Property - Senior Solicitor or Associate

We’re looking for a Property Senior Solicitor or Associate to join our market leading Property team in Hamilton. In this role, you’ll work on a variety of property matters, including commercial property transactions, residential property, subdivisions, local government, trusts, estate planning, and asset protection.

You will work alongside a team of experts, managing your own matters and client relationships while providing valuable support to senior colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, experienced solicitor to develop their career, take on more responsibility, and enjoy strong progression prospects.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will manage your own client matters, draft and negotiate legal documents, and work on a diverse range of property-related transactions. You’ll also assist with client relationship management and provide mentoring to junior lawyers, depending on your experience. You will report to the partners and collaborate closely with the team to deliver exceptional service to clients across the Waikato and beyond.

What You’ll Bring

• Between 3 and 8 years’ PQE in property and private client law
• Proven experience managing all aspects of property transactions, from residential conveyancing, leasing and retirement village transactions to complex development work.    
  
• Local government experience is an advantage, but not essential.
• Strong expertise in trusts, estate planning and asset protection.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a client centric approach.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and offer strategic legal advice.
• Experience mentoring junior lawyers or providing guidance on legal matters.

Why Join Us?

At Tompkins Wake you'll find the balance many lawyers are looking for.  We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, high performing culture where our team members are empowered to succeed. We are a nationally recognised law firm that values excellence, client service, and professional growth.

We have been recognised as New Zealand’s Employer of Choice for multiple years, and we actively promote a culture of diversity and inclusion. With Rainbow Tick certification and participation in the NZ Law Society Gender Equality Charter, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

About Us

At Tompkins Wake, we have offices in Hamilton, Rotorua, Auckland, and Tauranga, offering top tier legal services across New Zealand. Our Property team works on high value transactions across commercial property, trusts, local government, and more. We take pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients, and we’re looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our growing team.

If you are looking for the next step in your career with an award winning firm that values client service, professional development, and collaboration, we would love to hear from you.