Property & Commercial Solicitor

PQE Level & Role: Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor - 2-4 years PQE

Hours: Full-Time

Location: Queenstown or Wanaka

We are looking for an experienced junior or intermediate solicitor to join our growing property and commercial team as a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor.

About the role

You will be involved in all aspects of the firm’s property and commercial practice, including working on property subdivisions and projects, complex property transactions, commercial transactions, contract reviews, financing and leasing,

You will also get the opportunity to assist with private client work including trusts, estate planning, wills and EPOAs.  

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic and forward-thinking team. You will receive the benefit of working in a supportive environment with supervision from our highly experienced property and commercial Partners.

We encourage our solicitors to have regular client contact, and the role offers great opportunities for long-term career development.

What we are looking for in a candidate

• A New Zealand admitted solicitor with 2-4 years PQE with strong property law knowledge, and an understanding of commercial/corporate law.

• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of LINZ subdivision requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the strength or potential to build on existing client relationships and to develop your own referral network.

• Someone who can work independently to deliver results and who also enjoys working closely with others as part of a supportive team.

• Someone with a confident, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to their work and a genuine continued interest in developing their practice.

About Us

TODD & WALKER Law is one of Queenstown Lakes leading all-service law firms. With offices in Queenstown and Wanaka, we have been recognised as being one of New Zealand's fastest-emerging legal firms.

We are a firm that takes on the large law jobs whilst retaining our small firm culture. Our purpose is to simplify the complicated for our clients, and we pride ourselves on having a reputation for understanding our clients and their goals to deliver astute legal advice.

We place people as one of our core values and we work hard to provide a great outcome for our clients as well as an inclusive and supportive place to work for our team.  

What we can offer

You will get the opportunity to:

• Work as a valued part of a supportive team;

• Receive competitive market remuneration including participation in our employee benefit package;

• Work in a firm that focuses on the continuing professional and personal development of its people;

• Work from our either of our office locations in Wanaka or Queenstown; and 

• Join a workplace with a fantastic culture for enjoying what we do.

At TODD & WALKER Law our staff are highly valued. We are known as fantastic employers who support the development of our staff. If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a detailed cover letter and resume to our Office Manager, Louise Gill at [email protected], or contact 03 441 2743 for a confidential discussion with one of our Property Principals about the position.