Solicitor - Property

Sainsbury Logan & Williams; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from experienced lawyers

Career progression plan

Part-time arrangements available

Competitive remuneration

Napier and Hastings offices

Job summary

Sainsbury Logan & Williams invites applications for a property lawyer to grow across residential, rural, and commercial work, with offices in Napier or Hastings. The role offers mentoring, a clear progression path, and flexible arrangements including part-time options.

You will manage established client relationships and contribute to a broad property and private client practice over time, with competitive remuneration and Hawke's Bay lifestyle benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in property law (NZ experience preferred).
• Confidence managing files and client relationships with sound judgement.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle residential, rural and commercial property transactions.
• Assist with subdivisions, leasing and related property advisory work.
• Support trusts, wills, estate planning and private client matters.

Skills

Strong communication

Client-focused approach

Sound judgement

Job description

Grow your property and private client practice across residential, rural and commercial work, based in Napier or Hastings, with genuine support to build toward seniority.

Sainsbury Logan & Williams has been part of the Hawke's Bay legal landscape for over 150 years. We're a full-service firm with offices in Napier and Hastings, known for practical advice, collaborative working relationships, and long-standing client connections across the region and beyond.

We are open to full or part-time candidates for this role.

The Opportunity

• Residential, rural and commercial property transactions
• Subdivisions, leasing and related property advisory work
• Trusts, wills, estate planning and wider private client matters
• Established client relationships, with support to grow your practice over time

About You

• 3+ years\' PQE in property law, with New Zealand practice experience preferred
• Confidence managing files and client relationships with sound judgement
• Strong communication skills and a practical, client-focused approach

What We Offer

• High-quality property and private client work across a varied and respected client base
• Mentoring from experienced practitioners
• A clear career progression plan
• Flexibility, including consideration of part-time arrangements
• Competitive remuneration and benefits based on skills and experience
• Modern offices in Napier and Hastings, with the lifestyle advantages of Hawke\'s Bay

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.