Senior Solicitor

Public Trust group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Wellbeing programs

Birthday Leave

Will and enduring power of attorney -

Job summary

Public Trust is hiring a Senior Solicitor to support the Retail Legal team, based in Auckland or at other NZ offices. You will provide expert legal advice on wills, estates, trusts, conveyancing, and EPAs, while leading two solicitors and ensuring excellent client service.

You will be responsible for timely delivery of high-quality work, building strong stakeholder relationships, and contributing to a collaborative, performance-driven culture across Public Trust.

Qualifications

• LLB with at least 8 years PQE and 5 years in trusts and estates law required.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills essential.
• Experience leading and managing solicitors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on wills, estate administration, conveyancing, trusts, property orders and PPPR Act matters.
• Line-manage two solicitors based in Auckland.
• Maintain a customer-centred performance culture with high service standards.
• Undertake portfolio and other responsibilities as allocated by the General Counsel, Retail.
• Share best practices and collaborate across Public Trust for optimal outcomes.

Education

LLB with at least 8 years PQE and 5 years in trusts and estates law

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Leadership experience managing solicitors

Job description

Are you an employee looking for the way back to the Public Trust intranet?

At Public Trust, we're passionate about empowering New Zealanders to build and protect their legacies and we do that through our incredible team of people.

As an autonomous Crown entity, we are trusted by Kiwis to guide them through life's most important moments. Today, we're proud to be New Zealand's largest and most experienced trustee services organisation, leading and shaping the future of our industry.

Our work spans estate management, corporate trustee services, charitable trusts, and investments, delivering specialist care and expertise that makes a real difference for people. When you join us, you become part of a team that creates an impact that lasts.

Ready to learn more? Explore our website and check out our YouTube videos to see how we're shaping the future.

About the role | Mō te tūranga

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Solicitor within the Retail Legal team based in Auckland or any of our main offices around NZ. Reporting to the General Counsel Retail, and operating in a close-knit team, you will provide legal advice and support to our Retail network in relation to Public Trust products and services.

Other key responsibilities in this role are to:

• Provide cost effective, timely and high-quality specialist legal advice on complex wills, estate administration, conveyancing, inter vivo and Charitable Trusts, property orders and EPAs under the PPPR Act (including liaising with the courts and attendances where necessary).
• Provide line management of two solicitors based in Auckland.
• Maintain a customer-centered performance culture with consistent high levels of customer service.
• Undertake portfolio and other responsibilities as allocated by the General Counsel, Retail.
• Proactively share best practice and encourage collaboration and teamwork across Public Trust to ensure the best outcome for all stakeholders.

As an experienced Solicitor, you will have a strong eye for detail, superior organisation skills and thrive under pressure. The successful candidate will have excellent time management and the ability to deliver a high standard of work within set time frames. You will have experience leading people. You will enjoy working as part of a team and lead by example. This role is located in Auckland ideally or in any of our main offices around NZ.

In addition, you will need:

• An LLB with a minimum of 8 years' PQE and minimum of 5 years' experience in relevant areas of law: Trusts and estates law (other relevant combination of experience and PQE may be considered).
• Some experience leading and managing solicitors.
• Litigation experience is desirable. While this is not necessary, you will have a desire to develop in this area.
• A current New Zealand Law Society practising certificate.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels.

What we offer | Ā mātou mahi

At Public Trust, we have a strong sense of purpose and shared values that put people at the heart of everything. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment, underpinned by our culture of care.

Our people love that they're making an impact for our customers, communities and New Zealand. You'll have access to competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities, and we offer a range of great benefits, including;

• Learning and development You will have opportunities to build your career, access to continuous learning and development, and the option to undertake paid study
• Wellbeing You’ll have access to workshops, activities and support services designed to help you feel your best - physically, mentally and emotionally
• Birthday Leave Take a paid day off for your birthday!
• Protecting what matters most You can get your will and enduring power of attorney sorted for free.

Location(s) Auckland, Auckland CBD, Central Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Kapiti, Masterton, New Plymouth, Timaru, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Whangarei