Solicitor / Senior Solicitor | Private Wealth | 2–6 Years PQE
Develop your career alongside some of New Zealand's leading private wealth practitioners.
Rise Recruitment has been exclusively engaged by a highly regarded Auckland law firm with an outstanding reputation in private wealth, trusts, estates and succession planning.
With two opportunities available for solicitors with approximately 2–6 years' PQE, this is an excellent chance to join an established boutique practice known for its technical expertise, quality advice and supportive, professional culture.
The Role
Working primarily with an experienced partner, you'll also collaborate with other partners and lawyers across the practice, gaining exposure to different perspectives, approaches and areas of expertise.
Your work will encompass a broad range of private client matters, including:
Trust establishment, restructuring and administration
Wills, estate planning and estate administration
Succession planning and asset protection
Enduring powers of attorney and related private client matters
Advising individuals, families and trustees on complex private wealth matters
The breadth of work, combined with direct access to highly experienced practitioners, provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, develop your professional judgement and take your legal career to the next level.
What makes this firm different?
This firm offers an appealing combination of sophisticated legal work, excellent mentoring and a friendly, professional working environment.
You'll enjoy:
Exceptional mentoring: Work closely with highly regarded partners who are committed to sharing their knowledge and experience.
Broad exposure: Benefit from working with different practitioners, gaining insight into their individual approaches to legal issues and broadening your expertise.
Quality work: Advise an established and interesting client base on a diverse range of private wealth matters.
A supportive culture: Join a close-knit, collaborative team that combines corporate professionalism with a personable approach.
Work-life balance: Enjoy reasonable working hours and a culture that respects work-life balance.
Modern technology: Benefit from contemporary systems, AI-assisted legal tools and excellent professional resources.
Career development: Build on your existing experience and develop the technical expertise, judgement and confidence to become an exceptional private wealth lawyer.
Employee benefits: Enjoy subsidised health insurance, performance-based bonuses, wellbeing initiatives and regular team social events.
About you
You'll ideally have approximately 2–6 years' post-admission experience, with a background in trusts, estates, wills, private client or related areas of law.
You'll bring strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients. Just as importantly, you'll enjoy working collaboratively, value professional development and take pride in delivering practical, considered legal advice.
Interested?
If you're looking for an opportunity to broaden your expertise, learn from respected practitioners and enjoy a supportive working environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About Rise Recruitment
We are a specialist legal recruitment firm who are passionate about helping you find your dream job. We only partner with firms known for treating their people well, ensuring both the skill fit and culture fit are right for you. With 15+ years’ NZ legal recruitment experience, we offer comprehensive interview coaching and resume support, and we have a wealth of information about the legal recruitment market. If you are thinking about making a change or would like some salary advice, you are welcome to contact us for a confidential, no obligation chat.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV through SEEK or email [email protected].
Alternatively, if you'd prefer an initial confidential conversation, feel free to contact Janine Roxburgh on 021 642 655. An updated CV isn't necessary at this stage.
All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.Please note that applicants without a valid New Zealand work visa are unable to be considered.