Senior Associate to Equity Partner – Kapiti Coast

Agnew O’Brien; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary NZD 140k–170k

Succession pathway to partnership

Flexible location around Kapiti Coast

Job summary

Agnew O’Brien on Wellington's Kapiti Coast is seeking a Senior Associate to join a genuine succession opportunity. The role features a senior, generalist caseload with direct client responsibility from day one, spanning property, relationship property, commercial, family law, and trusts and estates.

The firm is building toward leadership transition, offering a clear pathway to salaried partnership or equity ownership for the right candidate. Hours align with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' PQE with senior-level experience across property, relationship property, commercial or family law.
• Proven ability to build and grow a client base.
• Strong client relationship skills and sound commercial judgement.
• Ability to manage files independently with minimal supervision.
• Existing client base or referral network is an advantage, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle a senior, generalist caseload with direct client responsibility from day one.
• Work across property transactions, commercial matters, relationship property, and trusts and estates.
• Operate with a lean structure where decisions carry weight; limited oversight.

Skills

Property law

Relationship property

Commercial law

Family law

Client development

Independent file management

Job description

Agnew O’Brien on Wellington's Kapiti Coast is seeking a Senior Associate to join a genuine succession opportunity. The role features a senior, generalist caseload with direct client responsibility from day one, spanning property, relationship property, commercial, family law, and trusts and estates.

The firm is building toward leadership transition, offering a clear pathway to salaried partnership or equity ownership for the right candidate. Hours align with standard business hours.