Property / Commercial Lawyer - Senior Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate

Client Legal Solutions is seeking a capable Property / Commercial Lawyer to join our team.

This is an important role within our firm, working closely with Directors Michael Stocker and Gary Stocker, as well as our wider property and commercial team. The role is primarily focused on property transactions, including residential, commercial and rural property, property development, and subdivision work.

We are interested in hearing from candidates at Senior Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate level. Just as importantly, we are open to shaping the role around the right person’s experience, strengths, interests and career goals.

The role will ideally be based in our Nelson office, although we are also open to a Richmond or Motueka office-based arrangement if that better suits the right candidate. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

The Opportunity

This is a meaningful, senior role in a well-established Nelson/Tasman law firm. For the right person, it provides a clear and exciting opportunity for long-term growth, senior leadership, and potential director succession.

The immediate opportunity is to help strengthen our property and commercial capacity, support the continued development of our property team, and to service a strong and varied existing client base.

There is also real scope to take ownership of leadership, process improvements, and the ongoing development of this important area of the firm.

Depending on your experience, the role may include:

• Managing residential, commercial and rural property matters
• Leading more complex property transactions
• Supporting property development and subdivision work
• Wider business and asset planning advice
• Providing troubleshooting and technical support to the property team
• Mentoring, supervising, or supporting team members
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of systems, processes and team capability

You’ll be directly supported by an excellent team of two senior legal executives, a solicitor and a property team assistant, along with wider support from directors and other experienced, helpful staff within the firm.

This is not a “one size fits all” appointment. We are genuinely open to shaping the position around the successful candidate.

About you

We would welcome interest from candidates who have:

• 4+ years’ post-admission experience
• Experience and comfort in property transactions
• Sound technical ability and professional judgment
• Confidence managing files and client relationships
• A practical, client-focused approach
• A collaborative style and willingness to support others
• A drive to succeed to, strengthen and grow a successful property/commercial practice

Experience in property development or team supervision would be a strong advantage, but it is not essential.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is capable, practical, values-driven and positive — someone who enjoys working collaboratively with clients and colleagues, and who wants to be part of a firm where people are genuinely supported to do good work and develop themselves and their careers .

Why join Client Legal Solutions?

At Client Legal Solutions, we are built around the client experience. “Client care at our core” is more than a tagline for us, it is how we work and how we treat each other. We are proud of the quality of our work, our long-standing client relationships, and our friendly and supportive culture.

We are plain talking, we look after our people, and we would rather build something good together than simply fill a seat. We keep things flat and low ego. You would join a close, high trust, supportive team environment, where a good idea counts for more than a job title.

You will enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration, reflective of your experience and contribution (up to $150,000 FTE)
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• A genuine opportunity to grow into, or continue in, a senior role
• Potential long-term director succession opportunity
• A flat, approachable team, with direct access to directors and experienced practitioners
• A strong and varied client base
• Interesting property and commercial work
• The opportunity to help shape the future of the property team
• A friendly, collaborative and positive team environment
• Flexible working options, including potential 0.8 FTE arrangements
• A modern Nelson CBD office with on-site parking
• Wellbeing initiatives, including fortnightly massages and a paid birthday day off

About Nelson

Nelson offers an exceptional lifestyle, with beaches, national parks, mountain biking, wineries, arts, hospitality and outdoor recreation all close at hand.

For the right person, this role offers the chance to continue doing high-quality legal work while enjoying the lifestyle and balance that the Nelson/Tasman region is known for.

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If this sounds like the right next step, we would love to hear from you.

Confidential enquiries are welcome and encouraged.