- 6+ years' PQE in property law, with New Zealand practice experience preferred.
- Proven ability to manage complex files and client relationships using independent judgement.
- Ability to supervise/support junior team members and contribute to practice development.
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Description
Napier or Hastings | Full-time or part-time options considered
Bring your experience to a senior property role with real autonomy, established client relationships, and the chance to mentor junior lawyers as you help lead our property team’s growth.
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
- 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 transition or grow work over time
- Full-time or part-time options considered
About You
- 6+ years’ PQE in property law, with New Zealand practice experience preferred
- Proven ability to manage complex files and client relationships with sound, independent judgement
- The ability to supervise or support junior team members and contribute to practice development
- 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
- Real autonomy, with the opportunity to mentor and lead within the team
- 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
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.
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