Solicitor - Commercial Property

Stellar Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NZ Law Firm in Auckland is seeking a solicitor to join its commercial property team. You will handle a mix of development, investment and leasing matters and work closely with high-profile clients on complex transactions.

Role requires 2–3 years’ NZ commercial property experience and a NZ admission. You will be supported with training and a collaborative environment to develop your technical and client-service skills.

Qualifications

• NZ solicitor with 2–3 years in commercial property.
• Strong client communication and drafting skills.
• Solid grounding in general commercial property work.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial property matters.
• Support development and investment transactions.
• Advise on commercial leasing arrangements.
• Assist with Overseas Investment matters.
• Draft and negotiate property documentation.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Commercial property

NZ admitted solicitor

General commercial matters

Education

Law degree (NZ)

Job description

About the role

Here’s an opportunity to join a highly regarded commercial property team and work on matters that sit at the heart of some of New Zealand’s most significant property projects.

You’ll be exposed to a broad mix of commercial property work, including major developments, investment and development transactions, leasing matters and more. The client base is impressive, ranging from major corporates and developers through to private investors and institutional clients.

This is a role where you’ll be trusted to take ownership of your work while having access to experienced lawyers who are invested in your development. If you’re looking to build your commercial property career in a sophisticated, supportive environment, this could be an excellent next step.

Benefits

• Work with high-profile commercial property clients
• Exposure to complex, high-value transactions
• Strong training and career development
• Flexible working and genuine wellbeing focus
• Collaborative team with an open-door culture

Duties

• Advise clients across commercial property matters
• Support major development and investment transactions
• Advise on commercial leasing arrangements
• Assist with Overseas Investment matters
• Draft and negotiate property documentation
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, you will be a NZ admitted solicitor with around 2–3 years' experience in commercial property. You’ll have a solid grounding in general commercial property work and be keen to continue developing your technical and commercial skills.

You’ll bring a practical, solutions-focused approach and be confident communicating with clients and colleagues. A willingness to learn, strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service will be key to your success.

Culture

People enjoy working here because they are given the opportunity to do interesting work while being surrounded by approachable and supportive colleagues. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, learning and development, with a culture where people are encouraged to contribute and have their ideas heard.

About the company

A leading New Zealand law firm with offices in Auckland and Christchurch. The firm is recognized for innovative, commercially focused legal advice and works with an impressive range of corporate, commercial and private clients across New Zealand and internationally.