Principal Solicitor, Litigation
Principal Solicitor, Litigation
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$ 138301 - 195248
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About us M mtou
ACC exists to support people -we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if theyve had an accident.
You can find more about ACC and the work we dohere.
About the role M te tranga mahi
We have an opportunity for a Principal Solicitor to join the Litigation team on a fixed term or secondmentfor 12 months.
The litigation portfolio is varied and includes dispute resolution litigation under the Accident Compensation Act 2001 public civil commercial criminal and coronial matters. The team is responsible for managing all litigation that ACC is a party to in courts tribunals and inquiries. The team oversees the instruction and management of ACC litigation via a panel of external lawyers that represent ACC; team members are not required to appear in court themselves.
The Principal Solicitor Litigation plays a critical role in managing and providing strategic advice on significant litigation as well as leading on key litigation files across the team. The Principal Solicitor works closely with other colleagues in the Legal Privacy & Ethics team providing subject matter expertise collaborating on work crossing portfolio areas and mentoring team members.
The base salary range for this role is $138301 $195248 with appointment depending on skills and experience.ACC also offers 9% superannuation on top of base salary.
This is a Wellington or Auckland based temporary assignment for 12 months.
About you Mu
This role would suit a senior lawyer with significant litigation (or litigation management) experience across varied practice areas that may include public law medico-legal criminal and coronial matters. You will have experience partnering and driving continuous improvement in complex and high-profile litigation environments. Your curious collaborative and inclusive style will enable you to be a key contributor in the team and form partnerships across and external to ACC to enable the provision of high-quality trusted advice and successful management of ACCs litigation case load.
Were looking for:
- 10 plus years post qualification experience and a current New Zealand practising certificate.
- Proven litigation public law and legal advisory experience.
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly come up to speed with ACCs legal framework.
- Experience working in or providing advice to large and complex public sector organisations.
- The ability to robustly apply public sector disciplines as well as business and organisational nous.
- Strong experience and confidence engaging influencing and advising at senior leadership levels as well as the skills and ability to work with diverse teams and people organisation wide.
- Confidence as a subject matter expert including knowledge sharing to various audiences.
- An ability to think creatively to provide innovation and insightful solutions.
- An awareness of issues related to people with disabilities and experience working in an environment requiring cultural and social awareness.
If you are looking to be part of motivated supportive and collaborative team with variety continued growth and development and the ability to work at a strategic level we would love to hear from you.
Working at ACC M ACC
At ACC we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealands cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds ethnicity national origin gender identity age and those with diverse abilities. It is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that:
- Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.
How to apply Me phea te tuku tono
Applications close Tuesday 9 September 2025and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website. Please ensure your application clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above. If you are an ACC employee please apply with your ACC employee profile. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application or if you would like further information please contact.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
