Property & Private Client Lawyer — Flexible Growth

Fluid Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central Christchurch location

Mentorship & leadership

Career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Above market remuneration

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment is assisting a highly regarded Canterbury law firm to hire into its private client team. The role blends residential conveyancing, estate planning, EPOAs, trusts and asset protection, with strong mentorship and exposure to complex matters.

You will manage your own files, maintain direct client contact, and build relationships with private individuals, owner-managed businesses and rural clients.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in private client and property law.
• Strong drafting, advisory, and file management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and stakeholders.
• Client-focused, empathetic, and approachable.
• Proactive, driven, and eager to take on new challenges.
• Committed to continual learning, professional growth and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Advising a diverse client base across residential conveyancing, estate planning, EPOAs, trusts and asset protection.
• Manage your own files with direct client contact and strong mentorship.
• Exposure to a broad range of complex matters with opportunities for growth.

Skills

PQE 2-5 years

Drafting & advisory

File management

Client relations

Communication

Proactive mindset

Lifelong learning

Job description

Fluid Recruitment is assisting a highly regarded Canterbury law firm to hire into its private client team. The role blends residential conveyancing, estate planning, EPOAs, trusts and asset protection, with strong mentorship and exposure to complex matters.

You will manage your own files, maintain direct client contact, and build relationships with private individuals, owner-managed businesses and rural clients.