Lawyer - Property

Woolworths Group New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Team discounts

Rewards program

Sonder support

Job summary

Woolworths Group New Zealand is seeking a Lawyer - Property in Auckland with 3–5 years of PQE to deliver commercial legal advice on leasing, acquisitions, disposals and developments within a major retail property portfolio. You will draft and negotiate critical agreements and manage relationships with landlords, tenants and authorities.

You’ll work alongside Senior Property Lawyers in a hybrid model, supporting growth across supermarkets, distribution centres and franchise businesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws with 3–5 years of PQE.
• Interest in leveraging Legal AI tools to work with agility.
• Strong written and oral communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial legal advice on a broad range of property matters including leasing, acquisitions, disposals and developments.
• Draft, review and negotiate property documents such as Agreements to Lease, Deeds of Lease, and Sale and Purchase Agreements.
• Manage day-to-day legal relationships with landlords, tenants, developers and authorities across the portfolio.
• Assist with resolution of property disputes and risk management.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting the property portfolio to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support strategic business initiatives.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial advisory

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Tools

Legal AI tools

Job description

Lawyer - Property

• Based in Favona (Auckland), with hybrid work arrangements
• Support the strategic growth and management of an extensive property portfolio spanning supermarkets, distribution centres, support offices, and franchise businesses.
• Deliver commercially-focused legal advice and negotiate key transactions while working alongside specialist Senior Property Lawyers and senior leadership.

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

The Opportunity

This role offers a significant opportunity to expand your property law expertise within one of New Zealand's largest retail property portfolios. Working alongside Senior Property Lawyers, you will deliver commercial legal advice, support physical footprint growth, and collaborate across teams to manage complex property transactions.

What you’ll do

• Deliver timely and commercial legal advice on a broad range of property matters, including leasing, acquisitions, disposals, and property developments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate critical property documents, including Agreements to Lease, Deeds of Lease, and Sale and Purchase Agreements.
• Manage day-to-day legal relationships with landlords, tenants, property developers, and local authorities across the nationwide portfolio.
• Assist with the resolution of property disputes and litigation to proactively mitigate legal risks.
• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory changes affecting the property portfolio to ensure best-practice compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams to support strategic business initiatives and drive seamless legal solutions.

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor of Laws with 3–5 years of PQE gained from a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong technical legal expertise coupled with an active interest in leveraging Legal AI tools to work with agility.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with high attention to detail, analytical rigor, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset focused on helping colleagues succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage workload in a fast-paced environment, and proactively resolve legal issues.
• Strong alignment with business values, showing adaptability, customer focus, and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

What you’ll experience

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.
• We’re a team-first organisation. We’ll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

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