Commercial Solicitor

Fluid Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Fast career progression

Challenging files

Supportive team

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment is seeking an intermediate solicitor to join the property/commercial team in Hamilton, NZ. You'll work with talented partners, access senior staff, and gain mentorship to advance your career.

The role blends commercial property and commercial law, offering diverse and challenging work. You'll handle sale and purchase of commercial and residential property, developments, subdivisions, leasing, and business deals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE with strong background in commercial and property law.
• Exposure to commercial property, sale and purchase of businesses, and leasing.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills and ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Sale and purchase of commercial and residential property.
• Involvement in complex property developments and large-scale subdivisions.
• Leasing, and sale and purchase of businesses.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with a range of clients from small businesses to large corporations.

Skills

Commercial property

Commercial law

Leasing

Business sales

Client relationships

Education

3+ years PQE

Job description

Our client prides themselves on delivering exceptional service to their clients, with a strong focus on professionalism, expertise, and collaboration. With a passion in providing a supportive and inclusive working environment, every team member has the opportunity to continuously grow and develop their skills. With growth on the vision board, we are now looking to appoint an intermediate solicitor into the property/commercial team.

About the role

As an intermediate solicitor, you'll have the chance to work closely with highly talented partners with a plethora of experience and have straight access to senior staff, gaining invaluable insights and mentorship to help take your career to the next level. The role will be split between commercial property and commercial law, giving you an exciting mix of work and the opportunity to build a diverse range of skills.

This role will be involved in areas such as the sale and purchase of commercial and residential property, complex property developments, large scale subdivisions, leasing, sale and purchase of businesses, and commercial contracts. You'll work with a range of clients, from small businesses to larger corporations, and be involved in a variety of projects that will challenge and inspire you.

Benefits and perks

• Guaranteed growth and development through support and mentoring
• Fast progression with high client involvement early on
• Work on interesting and complex files with a diverse client group
• Supportive and friendly working environment

About you

Ideally, you will have 3+ years PQE with an already strong background in commercial and property law with exposure to commercial property, sale and purchase of businesses, and leasing.

You will need to be able to work well in a team, building strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders. You'll be an excellent communicator, with strong written and verbal skills, and an ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.

You'll be proactive, taking the initiative to identify and solve legal issues, and able to work autonomously to manage a varied workload. You'll be detail-oriented, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and ensuring that all legal requirements are met.