Legal Executive - Property

Tompkins Wake; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Tompkins Wake Academy

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Tompkins Wake in Tauranga is seeking an experienced Legal Executive to join our Property team. You’ll handle residential conveyancing and broader property matters, liaising with clients, banks and other professionals, and helping to drive matters to completion.

You’ll work independently with strong organisation, attention to detail and a proactive, client-focused approach within a busy, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Executive, ideally within property law.
• Strong residential conveyancing experience and the confidence to manage files independently.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish.
• Prepare sale and purchase documentation and settlement requirements.
• Liaise with clients, banks, agents and other legal professionals.
• Manage property files, deadlines and associated documentation.
• Support lawyers with a variety of property-related matters.
• Ensure accurate file management, compliance and excellent client service.

Skills

Property law experience

Residential conveyancing

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaborative attitude

Client service

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Legal Executive qualification

Tools

Legal practice management systems

Job description

Legal Executive – Property

Tauranga | Permanent, Full-time

We're looking for an experienced Legal Executive to join our Property team in Tauranga. At Tompkins Wake, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working alongside experienced lawyers and helping clients navigate important property transactions. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, building client relationships and being part of a busy, high-performing team.

About the Role

You'll work across a range of residential and general property matters, including:

• Managing residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish.
• Preparing sale and purchase documentation and settlement requirements.
• Liaising directly with clients, banks, agents and other legal professionals.
• Managing property files, deadlines and associated documentation.
• Supporting lawyers with a variety of property-related matters.
• Ensuring accurate file management, compliance and excellent client service.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Previous experience as a Legal Executive, ideally within property law.
• Strong residential conveyancing experience and the confidence to manage files independently.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to client service.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to support others.

A Legal Executive qualification would be advantageous, along with experience using legal practice management systems.

Why Tompkins Wake?

We're an award-winning New Zealand law firm with offices in Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland and Rotorua.

We're proud of the quality of our work, but equally proud of our people and the culture we've built.

You’ll enjoy:

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team.
• Interesting and varied property work.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.
• Ongoing learning and development through the Tompkins Wake Academy.
• Competitive remuneration and a people-focused workplace.
• The opportunity to build your career in our Tauranga office.

If you're an experienced Legal Executive looking for your next opportunity with a firm that values its people and the work they do, we'd love to hear from you.