Senior Associate (Pathway to Partnership)

Fluid Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Additional wellness leave

Performance-based rewards

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment is assisting a Canterbury law firm to appoint an experienced lawyer for a varied private client and commercial practice. The role offers autonomy, strong career progression, and a collaborative team environment.

You will handle property, trusts and estate planning, relationship property, and general private client matters, while nurturing client relationships and mentoring junior lawyers to support the firm's ongoing success.

Qualifications

• A strong technical legal background.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• A client-focused approach.
• The ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Commercial awareness and a desire to contribute to the firm's ongoing success.

Responsibilities

• Work across property law, commercial and business transactions, trusts and estate planning, relationship property, and general private client matters.

Job description

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a strong reputation in the Canterbury market. With multiple offices and a loyal client base, the firm has built its success on delivering high-quality legal advice and outstanding client service across a range of practice areas.

The firm offers a welcoming and collaborative culture, where people are genuinely valued and supported. There is a strong emphasis on professional development, staff wellbeing, and creating an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced lawyer to join a successful and growing practice. This role would suit someone who enjoys working across a varied range of private client and commercial matters and is looking for a position that offers both autonomy and long-term career progression.

• Property law
• Commercial and business transactions
• Trusts and estate planning
• Relationship property
• General private client matters

While experience in property or commercial law would be advantageous, the firm is open to considering lawyers with diverse general practice backgrounds.

About You

This opportunity will appeal to an experienced practitioner seeking the next stage in their career. Whether you are an established senior lawyer looking for greater leadership responsibility or already operating at a leadership level and considering a move, this role offers genuine scope for growth and influence.

• A strong technical legal background
• Excellent relationship management skills
• A client-focused approach
• The ability to mentor and support junior team members
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Commercial awareness and a desire to contribute to the firm's ongoing success

The ideal candidate enjoys developing long-term client relationships and takes pride in providing practical, tailored advice that reflects each client's unique circumstances and objectives.

What's on Offer?

The firm offers a supportive and flexible working environment, along with a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Additional wellness leave
• Performance-based rewards
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Employee recognition benefits
• Convenient parking facilities