- 3+ years' post-qualification experience in property law (NZ practice experience preferred).
- Experience managing residential, rural and commercial property transactions and client relationships.
- Experience with trusts, wills, estate planning and wider private client work.
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Description
Napier or Hastings | Full-time or part-time options considered
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.
The Opportunity
- Residential, rural and commercial property transactions
- Subdivisions, leasing and related property advisory work
- Trusts, wills, estate planning and wider private client matters
- Client transition work from a retiring consultant, with domestic conveyancing already supported by an experienced Legal Executive
- 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
- A supported transition and established client relationships for the Hastings-based role
- 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
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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