The Company:
Specialising in property, commercial and personal law, this firm is well-known in Nelson and has a great reputation for offering a high level of service and value to clients in the region. As a specialist in property and conveyancing, you’ll help guide clients through property transactions with care and efficiency. Situated in a beautiful spot in Nelson, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle the region has to offer while developing your professional career.

The Role:
We are looking for a driven Senior Associate who has specialised in Property and conveyancing work to step into this busy role and take over a large client base! We are looking for someone who priorities great client service and building relationships as well as someone with strong leadership qualities who enjoys developing other staff members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Residential and commercial property conveyancing transactions
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
• Conducting due diligence and providing legal advice on property matters
• Refinancing transactions
• Business transactions
• Retirement village/ORA
• Regularly communicating directly with clients, real estate agents, banks, and other professionals
• Supervising and mentoring junior legal executives and support staff

  
About you:
We are looking for someone who has at least 5 years of experience working in this area of law who can bring enthusiasm and integrity to this tight-knit firm. You’ll need to have:

• Strong attention to detail and a careful, organised approach
• Proficiency in using technology and confidence managing legal workflows
• The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues and other professionals
• A commitment to delivering high-quality work and continuously improving your skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Manage high transaction volumes
• Delegate work and supervise junior staff

  
The benefits of this opportunity:

• Professional but down-to-earth culture and approach to work with flexible working hours and working from home capability
• A busy desk ready for you to hit the ground running!
• Regular reviews + progression
• Laptop, phone and carpark provided
• Regular social events and wellbeing benefits

 
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Liz Sloan at CoLegal Recruitment – liz@colegal.co.nz or 027 211 6718.
  
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