Senior Lawyer: Direct Client Impact & Growth Path

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment has partnered with a respected regional law firm in New Zealand to recruit a Senior Solicitor or Associate. The role offers autonomy, direct client engagement, and ownership of a diverse workload across property, business, trusts, estates, and general private practice matters.

You will handle own files with appropriate support, delivering practical, solutions-focused advice and building lasting client relationships in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical legal skills across a range of practice areas.
• Ability to manage files independently and prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and client engagement skills.
• Strong written, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• A practical and solutions-focused approach to legal advice.
• Self-managing, efficient, and adaptable, with a willingness to contribute across a varied practice.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and building lasting professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• You will work directly with clients and manage your own files with support as needed.
• Provide clear, practical, and solutions-focused legal advice across varied matters.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth by maintaining high standards of service and client relationships.

Skills

Strong legal skills

File management

Client engagement

Written & analytical skills

Problem-solving

Self-management

Job description

Archway Recruitment has partnered with a respected regional law firm in New Zealand to recruit a Senior Solicitor or Associate. The role offers autonomy, direct client engagement, and ownership of a diverse workload across property, business, trusts, estates, and general private practice matters.

You will handle own files with appropriate support, delivering practical, solutions-focused advice and building lasting client relationships in a collaborative team environment.