People First

We care about our people, not just their career development but the whole person. We look beyond your job role to recognise the many facets influencing your ability to produce the best work. We enable you to manage them, empowering you to succeed.

Denham Bramwell provides a supportive environment where all staff are encouraged to grow and develop in their roles. We strive for excellence in everything we do, knowing we cannot always control the legal outcomes, but we can manage the process and make it a positive experience for everyone involved. People come first here.

Our team is a diverse mix of ethnicities with currently more women than men. Flexible working options and in-house facilities for nursing mothers provide a supportive environment for those returning to work after parental leave.

Denham Bramwell is not a corporate law firm. It is an organisation with a beating heart. We are passionate about the law, our people, and the communities we serve. We provide an environment where staff are healthy, happy and safe in their work, so they achieve the best results for our clients.

Current Vacancies

Family Lawyers x 2

We are recruiting for one role based in Albany, and another in our Manukau office.

About the role

Denham Bramwell is a mid-size law firm with offices in Manukau, Albany and Whangaparaoa. The firm is experiencing significant growth. We have two roles available for a Family Lawyer with 3 years solid family law experience. One role is based at our Manukau Office and the other in our Albany Office.

We pride ourselves on our culture, which values cohesiveness and collaboration, an environment committed to individual growth and development, excellence in the practice of law, and commitment to our clients. Denham Bramwell's Family Team has a strong reputation, with a wealth of experience within the team. For the last two years we have been recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of the leading Family and Relationship Property firms. We provide strong supervision and guidance to our team.

What we're looking for

• NZ admitted lawyer with a minimum of 3 years' family law experience

• A good understanding of key family law areas

• Legal Aid experience preferred

• Excellent client service experience with empathy and compassion

• Excellent drafting and advocacy skills

• Strong work ethic, consultative and collaborative interpersonal style

• Solution-focused approach

What we offer

A competitive salary

Meaningful work

Modern open plan office environment

Mentoring and support

An opportunity to develop your career

About us

Denham Bramwell is known for its expertise in family law. We are committed to providing our clients with exceptional legal services and supporting our community. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about making a positive impact and delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients.

If you are a talented Family Lawyer who is excited to join our team, reach out to Sarah Vyle, sarah.vyle@denhambramwell.co.nz for the Manukau office or Brooke Glasgow,  Brooke.Glasgow@denhambramwell.co.nz for the Albany office role.

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Who can apply

We also often advertise our vacancies on seek.co.nz please check for current listings.

We know that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less inclined to apply for roles when their skills and attributes don’t fully match the job description criteria. If you are suitably qualified and interested in exploring your fit for a position at Denham Bramwell, but your experience is not aligned 100% - we want to hear from you.

We are known for our fair and inclusive recruitment process and encourage applicant feedback so we can make things as user-friendly as possible. We are an equal opportunity employer that values individuality, authenticity, and the contribution every one of our people makes to our diverse and inclusive firm culture. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply for our advertised vacancies.