Relationship Property Lawyer

Rout Milner Fitchett; Nelson; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Nelson is seeking a motivated lawyer to join their team, focusing on relationship property matters. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, advising clients, and assisting through legal challenges. The firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Mentoring and professional development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience with contracting out agreements.
• Sound technical knowledge in relationship property matters.
• Commitment to grow in a respected firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft and advise on s21 contracting out agreements.
• Advise clients on entitlements after a relationship ends.
• Assist clients through Family Court applications.

Skills

Interest in relationship property matters

Strong drafting and advisory skills

Client-focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career with one of Nelson’s most established and respected law firms? Rout Milner Fitchett Lawyers is looking for a motivated lawyer to join our dynamic team to work primarily in relationship property matters.

About Us

Rout Milner Fitchett has been serving the Nelson community and beyond since the 1880’s. We pride ourselves on providing practical, client-focused advice across a broad range of practice areas, with a strong emphasis on building lasting relationships. Our team advises individuals, businesses, and organisations on a range of transactions that shape our region’s growth while also working to protect our clients through all of life’s varied challenges.

The Role

You will be working across a varied and interesting relationship property matters and have scope to further pursue other commercial and property related matters. In providing relationship property advice you will be involved in:

• Drafting and advising on s21 contracting out agreements before or during relationships
• Advising clients on their likely entitlements on ending a relationship
• Drafting and advising on s21 agreements at the end of relationships
• Assisting clients through issues arising at the end of relationships, including opposed applications in the Family Court, and mediations
• Advising on appropriate structures to mitigate risk of unwanted consequences under the Property (Relationships) Act
• Property, company and trust structuring

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, take ownership of files, and develop your expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You

We are looking for a lawyer with:

• An existing interest in relationship property matters;
• Ideally you will be experienced across a range of relationship property matters including contracting out agreements and resolution of contested division of relationship property;
• Sound technical knowledge with strong drafting and advisory skills
• A client-focused approach and excellent communication skills
• Initiative, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude
• A desire to grow their career in a respected, well-established firm

What We Offer

A competitive salary package

A supportive workplace with mentoring and professional development opportunities

The chance to work on a diverse range of quality relationship property matters involving trusts, businesses, farming enterprises and other complex circumstances

A collegial team culture with a healthy work-life balance

The lifestyle benefits of living and working in the beautiful Nelson Tasman region

How to Apply

If you are looking for a career move that combines professional challenge with lifestyle, we would love to hear from you.

Please either apply online or send your CV and a covering letter in confidence to: Rob Fitchett [emailprotected]