Associate / Senior Associate - Property and Private Client

Associate / Senior Associate - Property and Private Client

PQE : 5+ years PQE

We are looking for an experienced solicitor to join our growing property and private client team as an Associate or Senior Associate.

About Us

Todd & Walker Law is one of Queenstown Lakes leading all-service law firms. With offices in Queenstown and Wānaka, we have been recognised as being one of New Zealand's fastest-emerging legal firms.

We are a firm that takes on the large law jobs whilst retaining our small firm culture. Our purpose is to simplify the complicated for our clients, and we pride ourselves on having a reputation for delivering astute legal advice.

We place people as one of our core values and we work hard to provide a great outcome for our clients as well as a supportive place to work for our team.

About the role

You will be involved in key aspects of our property and private client practice, including advising on the sale and acquisition of residential and commercial property, construction contracts, leasing, trusts, asset planning and estate administration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic and forward-thinking team. You will receive the benefit of working in a supportive environment with supervision from our highly experienced property and private client Partners and Senior Associates.

This is considered a senior role within the firm and the role offers great opportunities for long-term career development. You will assist with mentoring more junior members of the team and will be a key contact for the firm’s extensive private client practice.

What we are looking for in a candidate

• A New Zealand admitted solicitor with 5+ years PQE with strong technical property law knowledge and skills;
• Experience in asset planning and private client matters including specialised knowledge on trust law;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the strength to build on existing client relationships and to develop your own referral network;
• Someone who can work independently to deliver results and who also enjoys working closely with others as part of a supportive team; and
• Someone with a confident, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to their work and a genuine continued interest in developing their practice.

What we can offer

You will get the opportunity to :

At Todd & Walker Law, our staff are important to us. We are known as fantastic employers who support and nurture our staff.

Please apply directly with a detailed cover letter and resume, to our Office Manager, Natasha Caithness at or contact for a confidential discussion about the role with one of our Property Principals.

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