We are looking for a motivated lawyer with around one year’s experience to join Duncan Cotterill’s Queenstown team. This role would suit someone with experience or a genuine interest in property, commercial, finance and private client work, who is looking for strong mentoring, direct learning opportunities and exposure to quality clients from an early stage.
Working closely with partners and senior lawyers, you will be part of a well-regarded local team with the backing of a national firm. The team has a broad practice spanning property, commercial, construction, development, financing, trusts and private client matters.
This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills, confidence and client-facing capability in a supportive environment. You’ll get variety, hands-on experience and the chance to contribute to meaningful work across Queenstown’s active property, investment and private client market.
What you’ll be doing:
What we’re looking for:
Why Duncan Cotterill?
Duncan Cotterill is one of New Zealand’s largest law firms, with six offices nationwide. Our Queenstown office combines strong local relationships with the support, specialist capability and reach of a full-service national firm.
To apply or find out more, contact Charlotte Holmes at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Working closely with partners and senior lawyers, you will be part of a well-regarded local team with the backing of a national firm. The team has a broad practice spanning property, commercial, construction, development, financing, trusts and private client matters.
This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills, confidence and client-facing capability in a supportive environment. You’ll get variety, hands-on experience and the chance to contribute to meaningful work across Queenstown’s active property, investment and private client market.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assisting with residential and commercial property matters, including sales and purchases, leasing, subdivisions and development work
- Supporting commercial and property finance transactions, including refinancings, security arrangements and property-backed lending
- Assisting with private client matters such as trusts, estate planning and asset structuring
- Researching legal issues, drafting documents and helping prepare practical advice for clients
- Learning directly from partners and senior lawyers while working collaboratively with colleagues in Queenstown and across the wider firm
What we’re looking for:
- Around one year’s PQE, ideally with some exposure to property, commercial, finance or private client work
- A genuine interest in developing your career in these areas of law
- Good drafting skills, attention to detail and a willingness to keep learning
- A practical, client-focused approach and confidence asking good questions
- A positive, collaborative attitude and interest in being part of the Queenstown legal and business community
Why Duncan Cotterill?
- Direct mentoring from approachable partners and senior lawyers
- The chance to develop strong foundations across several complementary practice areas
- A friendly, inclusive and social team culture
- Quality work, genuine variety and the support of a national firm while building your career in Queenstown
Duncan Cotterill is one of New Zealand’s largest law firms, with six offices nationwide. Our Queenstown office combines strong local relationships with the support, specialist capability and reach of a full-service national firm.
To apply or find out more, contact Charlotte Holmes at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.