Senior Solicitor / Associate

Archway Recruitment; Porirua; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment in Porirua is seeking a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join a growing regional law firm. You will work directly with clients, manage your own files with support, and deliver practical, solutions-focused advice across property, business, trusts, estates and general private practice matters.

With approximately 5+ years' PQE gained in private practice, you will have strong technical skills, excellent communication and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Admitted lawyer with approximately 5+ years' PQE in private practice.
• Strong technical legal skills across relevant practice areas.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
• Ability to manage files independently and prioritise competing demands.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to legal advice.
• Self-managing, efficient, and adaptable, with willingness to contribute across a varied practice.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and building lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients and manage your own files with appropriate support.
• Provide clear, practical, and solutions-focused legal advice across a varied matter load.
• Contribute to business development and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client engagement

File management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Admitted lawyer with 5+ PQE

Job description

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Archway Recruitment – Porirua, North Island

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced lawyer looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing legal practice? Our client, a respected regional law firm, is seeking a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join their team and play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established private practice law firm with strong roots in the Kapiti and Horowhenua regions. Known for their client-focused approach, they provide trusted legal advice to individuals, families, business owners, property investors, and community organisations. Their practice spans a broad range of legal services, allowing their team to develop meaningful and long-standing client relationships while working across varied and interesting matters.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and commercially minded lawyer who enjoys direct client engagement and taking ownership of their work. You will work directly with clients, manage your own files with appropriate support, and provide clear, practical, and solutions-focused advice. The work is varied and may include property transactions, business and commercial matters, trusts, estates, asset planning, and other general private practice matters.

About You

You will play an important role in supporting clients, contributing to the firm's continued growth, and helping maintain the high standard of service for which the practice is known.

We are looking for:

• Admitted lawyer with approximately 5+ years' PQE
• Experience gained within a private practice environment
• Strong technical legal skills across relevant 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

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to join a growing and progressive regional law firm
• Exposure to a broad and varied range of legal work
• Direct client contact and responsibility from day one
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Genuine work-life balance within a thriving regional community
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and capability