Senior Solicitor / Associate – Relationship Property & Trust Disputes

Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Minimum 6+ years’ PQE in relationship property law and/or dispute resolution.
  • Strong client care and communication skills; build and maintain trusted relationships.
  • Practical, down-to-earth approach to complex relationship property and dispute resolution matters.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Senior Level

Description

Napier or Hastings | Full-time or part-time options considered 

Join a growing Relationship Property, Estate and Trust Dispute Resolution team at a firm known for practical, trusted advice, with flexible full-time or part-time, fixed-term or permanent arrangements available as we cover an upcoming parental leave period. 

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 

  • Relationship property matters and disputes 
  • Estate and trust disputes 
  • Elder law and advisory work 
  • General civil dispute resolution 
  • Full-time or part-time options considered 

 About You 

  • 6+ years’ PQE in relationship property and/or dispute resolution 
  • Strong client care and communication skills 
  • The ability to build and maintain trusted relationships 
  • A practical, down-to-earth approach to complex matters 

 What We Offer 

  • Interesting, varied work across a growing client base 
  • Flexibility, including part-time options 
  • Competitive salary and benefits 
  • Genuine opportunity for long-term development within the team 
  • 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.