Graduate or Junior Commerical & Property Lawyer

Timpany Walton Lawyers; Timaru; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in South Canterbury is seeking a Graduate or Junior Commercial & Property Lawyer. This role offers mentorship from experienced legal professionals while working with local organisations. Ideal candidates will have a flexible attitude, strong analytical skills, and a desire to grow in the legal field. Applications close on November 7, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Work with and be mentored by experienced legal professionals.
• Advise leading organisations in South Canterbury.
• Manage own files and client relationships as you grow.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Excellent written and analytical skills

Desire to learn in a practical environment

Ambition to develop career

Motivation to deliver high quality legal services

Job description

Graduate or Junior Commercial & Property Lawyer

Timpany Walton Lawyers is a well-established, progressive law firm in South Canterbury undertaking a wide range of legal work.

One of our team is off to London and we are looking for a lawyer with an interest in commercial and property to join our team.

As a member of our firm, you’ll work with and be mentored by some of the brightest legal minds in Timaru and advise some of South Canterbury’s leading organisations.

You’ll have client contact and an ability to grow your own client base and be responsible for your own files as your competency grows. You will have exposure to a variety of general commercial/corporate transactions, residential sales and purchases, business acquisitions and disposals, negotiating and drafting contracts, licensing and corporate compliance.

Whether you have just got started or have a few years under your belt, if you’re looking for a great career in Timaru and have the attributes listed below, we'd like to hear from you:

• A flexible attitude
• Excellent written and analytical skills
• A desire to learn in a practical environment
• The ambition to develop your career
• Motivation to deliver high quality legal services to our clients

Please apply by emailing your cover letter, CV and academic transcript to Sharon Morton.

Applications close Friday 7 November 2025 at 5pm. Please apply early as we may employ as soon as a suitable applicant is identified.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.