Senior Solicitor / Associate

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment in Wellington seeks a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join a growing regional law practice, offering autonomy and varied work.

You will engage directly with clients, manage your own files with support, and handle property transactions, business and commercial matters, trusts and estates, and other private practice work.

Applicants should have 5+ years PQE, strong technical skills, and a client-focused approach to delivering practical legal solutions.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

• Direct client engagement and ownership of files.
• Provide clear, practical, and solutions-focused advice.
• Work across property transactions, business & commercial matters, trusts and estates.
• Support clients and contribute to the firm’s growth.

Skills

Client engagement

Time management

Communication

Education

Admitted lawyer

Job description

Archway Recruitment – Wellington, 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 demandsExcellent 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