Senior Solicitor / Associate - Commercial & Property

Fluid Recruitment Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor for a prominent law firm in Christchurch's Commercial team. The role involves working on diverse property and commercial legal matters. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical drafting skills and a drive to solve complex issues. A supportive environment with numerous career development initiatives is offered, alongside a focus on work-life balance and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Comprehensive wellness initiatives

Flexible working policy

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of PQE in property/commercial legal work.
• Ability to work closely with other team members on local authority matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and interesting mix of property and commercial legal matters.
• Work closely with senior staff on local authority projects.

Skills

Strong technical and drafting skills

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving skills

Interest in local government work

Job description

Our Client

We are delighted to be partnering with Corcoran French, a valued and long-standing member of the Canterbury and West Coast legal community, as we undertake a search for a new Solicitor to join their Christchurch based Commercial team due to growth.

With over 80 team members across their three offices in Christchurch CDB, Kaiapoi and Greymouth, Corcoran French are big enough to offer you diverse, high-quality, and engaging work, yet small enough to ensure you\'re never just a number. They value each person for who they are and the unique strengths they bring to the firm - an approach that is evidenced through their amazing workplace culture.

They\'re renowned for a loyal client base whilst also being strong supporters of a number of community and charitable organisations. Their core values include \'be part of a team\', \'grow\', \'bring your A game\' and \'think outside the square\'.

Corcoran French are set for an exciting 2025, embarking on a transformative journey marked by refreshed branding, renewed alignment, and a relocation of their Christchurch city office to Armagh Street in the CBD.

The Role

Concurrent with this period of reimagining and relocation, we\'re delighted to be bringing a new growth role in their Commercial team to market.

• Senior Solicitor/Associate - Property/Commercial (2-6 Years PQE)

This role requires broad experience in both property and commercial legal work. Strong technical and drafting skills together with a willingness to learn and find the answers to complex problems is highly desirable. A particular interest in local government work would be helpful.

You\'ll work closely with Delys Brough and Shehan de Silva on a varied and interesting mix of matters, including regular involvement in local authority work, making this an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in a specialised and growing area.

The Opportunity

From day one at Corcoran French, you\'ll be supported through a comprehensive range of initiatives designed to guide and empower your career at every stage:

• A thorough induction program to set you up for success
• A collaborative and team-oriented working environment
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring, and regular one-on-one and team meetings, with clear pathways for progression
• A strong focus on your individual career journey - what do you aspire to achieve, and how can we help you get there?
• Access to both internal and external professional development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive, and approachable senior leadership that\'s invested in your growth

Corcoran French are committed to supporting the wellbeing and satisfaction of their team with a range of benefits that reflect their values and dedication to staff members personal and professional life:

• A genuinely amazing workplace culture, evidenced year on year through eNPS scores that are far into the \'excellent\' category
• A strong focus on work-life balance
• Competitive remuneration packages
• A comprehensive range of wellness initiatives
• Free, independent, and completely confidential counselling support for you and your family
• Birthday leave to celebrate your special day
• Discounted legal services for you and your family
• A flexible working policy to support how and where you work best
• A dedicated Whānau Policy including paid parental leave, a return-to-work bonus, and paid partner\'s parental leave
• Long service leave to recognise and reward your commitment

Register your Interest

If you would like to confidentially discuss this role, contact Alex Stones on 021 319 837 or email at [e-mail]. Otherwise feel free to apply through the button and Alex will be in touch.

All expressions of interest are treated with absolute confidence, and details are not passed on to the client without your expressed permission.

Please note that any CVs received via a third party or directly to Corcoran French will be referred to Fluid Legal Recruitment.

www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz