Commercial Property Lawyer | Senior Associate / Special Counsel

Job description

About the opportunity
As a senior member of the team, you'll be a part of a specialist property law team where you can thrive and operate on matters and with clients with a high degree of autonomy. Based in the CBD, you'll be part of a collegial team involved in a range of work, including:
  • Commercial Property acquisitions and disposals for industrial, retail and office buildings
  • Property development matters acting for developer clients
  • Commercial lease drafting and negotiations for both significant landlord and tenant clients, and resolving issues
  • Property financing / refinancing 
  • Unit titling and design-build agreements
  • Overseas investment
  • Broader commercial experience would be valued with exposure to company structuring matters, business transactions and the like
The firm promotes a genuine work and life balance, so long hours and overtime aren't expected. There is room for partnership progression if that's of interest and realistic expectations around it, otherwise you could be someone that operates at a senior level with the ability to work with flexibility and autonomy and have juniors support you in the role. 

The ideal candidate will have:
  • 8+ years PQE with solid  commercial property experience, gained in reputable firms (and/or with in-house legal experience)
  • Ability to mentor juniors
  • Strong client management and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded mid-tier practice that has a longstanding and loyal clientele. Get in touch to find out more. 
  
For a confidential chat, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'APPLY' now.