Lead real estate matters for Wellington clients and coordinate national real estate workstreams.

Real Estate Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories. We have established offices in Auckland and Wellington, and a new office in Queenstown.

Our values of Respect, Curiosity, Excellence and Tenacity reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the Role

We are looking for a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join our market-leading Real Estate team. Our Real Estate team provides advice to New Zealand's most sophisticated property investors and developers, including leading domestic and overseas funds and property institutions and corporate property owners/occupiers on their most important projects. The team advise on Crown matters, Public Works Act acquisitions, commercial leasing, property development and major subdivisions, hotel management arrangements and the agricultural and forestry sectors.

About You

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious and growing team in Wellington, with exposure to national work from an award-winning full-service firm, we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

  • 3-5 years' experience in real estate law.
  • Expertise gained from private practice in New Zealand.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to build connections and work collaboratively.
  • A keen interest in the property sector.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits designed to support our people to perform at their best:

  • Wellbeing support – An annual allowance to invest in what matters most to you, alongside access to confidential counselling services and a range of wellbeing resources.
  • Flexible working – Support to work your way, including a home office allowance to help set you up for success wherever you work.
  • Family support – Generous parental leave and structured support to help you transition into and out of parenthood with confidence.
  • Making life easier – Public transport benefit through our employee platform, plus late-night travel support and meals when you need it.
  • Time off, your way – The flexibility to swap public holidays to suit your cultural celebration preferences, and the option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.
  • Tools to thrive – High-quality, firm-provided technology, including a mobile and plan, so you can stay connected and do your best work.

To apply, please submit your CV and transcript.

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