Senior Associate Commercial, Auckland
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Stellar Recruitment
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Senior Associate Commercial

  • Posted 5d ago
  • Hybrid
  • Full Time

Auckland

Job Description

Senior general practice role with autonomy, client responsibility & exposure across a wide range of legal matters.

  • Lead your own clients with minimal hierarchy
  • Real pathway to future leadership opportunities
  • Broad practice with varied, interesting matters

About the Role This is a senior role is suited to a lawyer who enjoys the breadth of private practice and values being more than just a technical specialist.


You'll work closely with business owners, property investors, lenders, private clients, and developers, managing matters from initial instructions through to completion. The practice includes mortgagee sale work as a core component, alongside a mix of property, commercial, trust, private client, and general advisory matters.


The role offers the freedom to manage your own files, build lasting client relationships, and play an active part in the future direction of the practice.


  • Key Work Advising lenders and stakeholders on mortgagee sales
  • Property acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and development matters
  • Commercial contracts and business transactions
  • Trusts, asset planning, and private client work
  • General legal advisory services for long-standing clients
  • Mentoring junior lawyers where appropriate
  • Contributing to client development and practice growth
  • What You'll Gain A genuinely broad practice rather than a narrow specialist role
  • Significant client contact and ownership of relationships
  • The ability to make decisions without layers of management
  • Stable, established work with a loyal client base
  • Flexibility and trust in how you manage your workload
  • A clear path toward a leadership position for the right person
  • Competitive remuneration reflecting seniority and contribution
  • About You 5+ years PQE gained within New Zealand private practice
  • Experience handling mortgagee sale matters
  • Strong grounding across property and commercial law
  • Confidence managing files independently
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills
  • A practical, commercially minded approach
  • The ability to work across a varied practice rather than a highly specialised caseload

Culture

A collegial & down-to-earth team where senior lawyers are trusted to manage their practice, contribute ideas & build lasting client relationships. The environment suits someone who values autonomy, accessibility & working closely with clients rather than operating within a heavily layered structure.


About the Firm

This established Auckland practice offers the breadth of work often associated with a larger platform while maintaining the accessibility & flexibility of a boutique environment. Lawyers enjoy direct client engagement, meaningful responsibility & the opportunity to become an integral part of the firm's long-term future.


How to Apply

Click "QUICK APPLY" or Send CV and academic transcripts to jenny.g@stellarrecruitment.co.nz or for a confidential chat call 021 0230 3960.


Please include your academic transcript with your CV, as this forms part of the initial review.


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Desired Hard Skills

  • Asset Planning
  • Commercial Law
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Property Law
  • Mortgagee Sale Law
  • Trust Law

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Autonomy
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Commercially Minded

Benefits & Perks

  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • ⏰ Flexible Work

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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