Senior Associate

Tyler Wren; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible arrangements

Modern legal tech tools

Directorship pathway

Job summary

Tyler Wren in Auckland CBD seeks a high-calibre senior Family Law and Private Client practitioner for a grounded, high-trust, collaborative firm. The role focuses on complex High Court family and private client instructions for high-net-worth clients.

The firm emphasizes work-life balance, flexible in-office arrangements, modern tech, and a clear pathway to directorship over 2–5 years, with leadership shaping the practice and mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise across Family Law, Relationship Property, and Private Client matters
• Proven track record of handling High Court family/private client instructions
• Collaborative mindset suited to a mature, supportive team
• High integrity with a client-centered approach and growth/directorate potential

Job description

About the Firm

We are acting on behalf of a highly respected, rapidly growing boutique law firm based in Auckland CBD. Founded by leading practitioners with an exceptional track record, the firm has expanded organically purely through reputation, strong leadership, and high-calibre referrals - including regular instructions from top-tier Barristers and silks.

Family, Relationship Property, and Private Client litigation account for approximately 60% of the firm's total instructions. The firm regularly handles complex, high-end High Court litigation, including high-profile, media-centric family disputes for prominent New Zealand families, high-net-worth individuals, and private clients.

With a clear 2 to 5-year strategic plan to expand its directorate, the firm is seeking a high-calibre senior Family & Private Client practitioner who is looking for a grounded, high-trust, and collaborative environment to build or continue their practice.

Why Join This Firm?

• Authentic Leadership & Low-Ego Culture: Work alongside approachable, highly regarded directors who lead with empathy, direct communication, and mutual respect.
• Genuine Work-Life Balance: Forget unsustainable billing pressures. The firm maintains realistic, achievable targets of 5 billable hours per day (~1,000 hours per year).
• Flexibility & Modern Practice: High-trust culture designed for professionals balancing busy lives. While an in-office presence is preferred to foster a collaborative team environment, management works closely with individuals on custom flexibility arrangements.
• Cutting-Edge Tools: Forward-thinking environment that actively integrates modern legal tech and AI tools to streamline administrative burdens and maximise focus on high-value client work.
• Clear Pathway to Directorship: Active plans to bring on Directors over the next 2 to 5 years, with Family, Relationship Property, and Private Client being key focus areas for growth.

About You

The firm is keen to hear from experienced, senior-level Family Law and Private Client practitioners looking for an agile, collegial, and grounded firm.

Ideal Qualifications & Background:

• Deep expertise across Family Law, Relationship Property, and Private Client matters.
• Strong technical acumen with a proven track record of managing complex, high-net-worth, or sensitive High Court family and private client instructions.
• A collaborative mindset that thrives in a mature, supportive, and social team environment.
• High integrity, client-focused approach, and a desire for long-term growth/directorship opportunities.