Senior Solicitor / Associate - Commercial

The team

Our Blenheim Commercial practice has an opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join the team.

Blenheim offers a distinctive practice environment. The team is small and close knit, and the work is varied and often relationship driven, with strong links into the wider Marlborough community. You will have the opportunity to develop your own profile over time and contribute to a practice that is deeply connected to its clients and community.

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

The work

This role offers a broad and varied practice across commercial, property and private client work. You could be involved in residential and commercial conveyancing, subdivisions, leasing, general property advisory, commercial contracts, trusts, estates and succession planning.

Because this is a small practice, you will work directly with clients, manage your own matters with partner support, see transactions through from start to finish, and develop your commercial judgement and client relationships.

This role also offers the chance to build strong relationships within the Marlborough community, maintaining longstanding connections and building on these. If you are passionate about providing practical, client-focused advice and want to be part of a team with genuine local connection, we would love to hear from you.

Could this be the role for you?

We are looking for a lawyer with at least 3 years’ experience who holds, or is eligible to hold, a New Zealand practising certificate.

You will bring

At least 3 years’ experience, ideally in commercial, property and/or private client work

Strong experience in conveyancing, subdivisions and related property matters

Experience in commercial contracts, trusts, estates or succession planning, or an interest in developing further in these areas

Confidence managing files independently from instruction through to completion, with appropriate partner support

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Strong client relationship and communication skills

A proactive, reliable and solutions-focused approach

What we offer

Excellent exposure in a small, well-connected practice

Direct partner access, close mentoring and meaningful responsibility from day one

A broad and interesting practice with genuine variety

Opportunities to build your technical expertise, commercial judgement and client management experience and make professional progress within a leading national law firm

Strong client contact and the chance to build your profile in the Marlborough market

* The ability to enjoy a successful legal career while spending less time commuting and more time doing what matters to you

Life in Marlborough

This role offers the chance to enjoy the best of both worlds; high-quality legal work and an outstanding lifestyle.

Marlborough is famous for its sunshine, world-class wineries, stunning waterways and outdoor recreation opportunities. Whether you enjoy boating in the Marlborough Sounds, mountain biking, running, fishing, hiking, food and wine, or simply having more time for family and friends, Blenheim offers an exceptional quality of life that is increasingly difficult to find in larger centres.

About Duncan Cotterill

Duncan Cotterill is one of New Zealand's leading full-service law firms, with six offices nationwide. We are known for combining technical excellence with a practical, client-focused approach and for offering our people rewarding careers, high-quality work and a supportive culture.

For confidential enquiries related to this position, please contact Charlotte Holmes, Senior Recruitment Advisor at [email protected].