Property / Business Lawyer

We're looking for a skilled Property/Business Lawyer with 2–4 years’ post-admission experience to join our growing team. In this role, you'll work closely with clients across a range of industries, offering end-to-end legal solutions that support their commercial and property goals. You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking firm where your ideas, initiative and professionalism will be genuinely valued. What You'll Do * Draft, review and advise on a variety of commercial documents, including business sale agreements, service contracts and leases * Understand clients’ businesses and provide legal advice aligned with company constitutions, shareholder agreements, and director responsibilities * Advise on intellectual property matters, including the protection and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights and patents * Handle all legal aspects of property transactions, including sale and purchase agreements, transfers and due diligence * Draft, negotiate, and enforce both commercial and residential leases * Navigate land use, zoning, and other planning issues relevant to property * Assist clients with dispute resolution in relation to ownership, boundary, and contractual issues * Advise on relationship property matters, including contracting out agreements and division of assets

What You’ll Bring

• 2–4 years’ post-admission experience in property and/or business law
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Confidence in client-facing situations and the ability to build trust-based relationships
• A strong understanding of business and legal principles, including commercial cycles, governance and reporting
• The ability to hit the ground running, multitask effectively, and manage competing deadlines
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and a genuine passion for property and business law
• A current practising certificate and an LLB or equivalent law qualification
  
  

If you're ready to grow your career in a close-knit firm where your contribution matters, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Kate Williams on 09 374 7325.