Trusts & Private Client Lawyer | 3+ years PQE

Posted 26 May 2023
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLaw Firms - Professional
ReferenceTrusts

Job description

About the firm
This is an opportunity to join a thriving medium sized practice that represents a multi-generational client base including high net worth individuals and investors. This is a role where you can work with a good level of autonomy with private clients and assist them in their personal affairs as it relates to trusts, wills, estates, wealth and succession planning, family charters, powers of attorney, inheritance planning, asset structuring and relationship property matters (contracting out agreements, separation agreements etc). From time to time they are involved in dispute aspects as well. 
 
About the team
The team works flexibly and there is an expert partner that is there for mentorship, as well as other lawyers that you will help mentor and work with as part of the team too. If you'd like to join a practice that does quality work while retaining a decent work/life balance, then enquire now. The team work for some high net worth clients where there is complexity in asset structuring matters, so there'll be the chance to learn and extend your skills further. 
 
About you
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
  • 3+ years' solid legal experience with some trusts, and/or relationship property and private client experience;
  • An ability to communicate well and build rapport with a range of private clients from different backgrounds and ages; and
  • Sound drafting skills and the ability to provide advice in a clear and concise manner.
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team, where you can continue to build your skills and be mentored by an industry best. 
 
To discuss further, contact Bob Kou 027 274 5926 or email your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or apply by clicking 'APPLY' now.