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AI Job Summary
- Minimum 8 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law, ideally from a larger or well-regarded practice.
- Confidence and judgement to manage significant client relationships and build trust.
- Experience across commercial advisory, shareholder agreements, capital raising, financing, and business/share deals.
Role Type
On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate
Description
A senior partner’s upcoming retirement has opened a genuine succession opportunity in our commercial team, with a clear pathway to partnership for the right person.
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.
The Opportunity
- General commercial advisory
- Shareholder agreements
- Capital raising
- Financing
- Business and share acquisition and disposals
- Mentoring junior team members
About You
- 8+ years’ PQE, ideally gained in a larger or well-regarded commercial practice
- The confidence and judgement to manage significant client relationships
- Strong technical capability, commercial judgement and a practical approach to complex matters
- A relationship-led style, with the ability to build trust with clients, colleagues and referrers
What We Offer
- High-quality, varied commercial work across a respected client base
- A genuine succession opportunity, with scope to grow your own practice and profile
- A credible pathway to partnership for the right person
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- Modern offices in Napier and Hastings, with the lifestyle advantages of Hawke’s Bay
If you don’t meet all of the criteria, we still want to hear from you. As a growing firm, we have opportunities emerging, and we love to form connections with talented people.
Company Overview
Sainsbury Logan & Williams is a leading Hawke’s Bay law firm with a proud history dating back to 1875 — and a clear focus on the future. We’re a progressive, people-focused firm combining strong legal expertise with practical thinking, genuine relationships and a modern approach to practice. Our culture is collaborative and supportive. We encourage ideas, value contribution at every level, and give our people the trust and opportunity to grow. With strong roots in Hawke’s Bay and an ambitious outlook, SLW is a place to build a rewarding career and be part of a firm that continues to evolve.
