Senior Solicitor / Associate - Commercial Property

Robert Walters New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking legal firm as a Senior Solicitor/Associate in Auckland's dynamic Commercial Property team. This is a unique chance for an experienced lawyer with over 4 years of post-qualification experience to thrive in a supportive environment that values professional development and client relationships. The role involves managing end-to-end workflows, drafting legal documents, and engaging with clients to deliver exceptional legal advice. With a strong commitment to community responsibilities and a collegial atmosphere, this opportunity promises a fulfilling career path in a vibrant workplace.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Collegial Team Environment

Community Engagement Initiatives

Impressive Office Spaces

Social Offerings

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience in Commercial Property Law.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage property and business acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft contracts and negotiate terms effectively.

Skills

Commercial Property Law

Contract Drafting

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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Our client is seeking a Senior Solicitor/Associate to join their high-performing Commercial Property team based in Auckland. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced lawyer with 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to work as part of a large national team. The successful candidate will enjoy client contact, manage end-to-end work-flow, produce well-drafted legal documents, and have the opportunity to further develop their career. They are committed to creating a supportive environment where shared knowledge, development, and mentoring are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Property and business acquisitions and disposals
• Commercial leasing
• Entity formation and restructuring
• Contract drafting and negotiations

What you bring:

• Minimum of 4+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) within a Commercial Property team: if you think you are a close fit to the above, but are slightly short in the experience required, we still encourage you to reach out and explore this opportunity
• Motivated and ambitious with a focus on delivering exceptional legal advice
• Ability to cultivate client relationships, delivering results, instilling confidence, and securing repeat business
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide effective legal support
• Experience in managing end-to-end work-flow to deliver efficiently on client requests

What sets this company apart:

Our client prides themselves on making their workplace a great place to work. They offer highly competitive salaries, benefits, opportunities for additional variable rewards, personal and professional support, career development from a firm invested in your success, collegial team environments, the ability to work cross-functionally, a genuine commitment to community responsibilities including environmental, health and economic causes, and impressive office spaces with regular social offerings.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Rosamund More on 09 374 7327.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Property

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Auckland

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 2058880/001

Date posted: 7 May 2025

Consultant: Rosamund More

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