Legal Executive | Residential & Commercial Property

Posted 09 April 2025
Salary$85k - $115k + k/Saver + Bonus + Benefits
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLaw Firms - Legal Support
Reference936652

Job description

This firm is committed to being values driven and client focused. You’ll work in a high performance, collaborative environment where professional growth is not only supported but expected. With a clear focus on innovative ideas and providing comprehensive legal guidance, this role offers exciting opportunities to develop your property career in a dynamic, and growing practice.

The Role:
Reporting to the Senior Property Solicitors and working in a team of fee earners, you will be able to align yourself with a dedicated and driven team. This is a flourishing and productive firm where you will be working with residential clients on general conveyancing matters, large subdivisions, development projects and settlements. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to:
  • Maintain client relationships and act on instructions throughout the property transaction relating to buying, selling, and developing property
  • Manage property files for all property transactions from pre-contract to post-settlement inclusive of subdivision files
  • Work towards and adhere to key performance and budgets around billable hours
  • Assist and support the wider team of Solicitors as and when required
About You:
  • 7+ years of experience as a Registered Legal Executive within a similar role is essential
  • Knowledge of and experience in trust accounting, unit title searches, and edealings is required, experience in subdivisions, bodies corporate, and multi-unit titles would be beneficial
  • Understanding and knowledge of the AML compliance requirements as well as NZ Property Law, terms, and methods in relation to conveyancing
  • People focused, able to work in a cohesive and collaborative environment, keen to exceed expectations
To be successful in this role you will be someone who is a confident operator as you will be allowed full autonomy and ownership with client files from instruction through to finalising transactions.

What's on Offer:
You will be joining like-minded individuals who enjoy exceeding their clients expectations. You will be a part of a team where successes are celebrated, and problems are solved together. They are an engaged, tight-knit, and supportive group who are values driven. Not only will you be a valued member of the team you will also receive:
  • $85,000 - $115,000 per annum + KiwiSaver dependent on experience
  • Annual bonus is available for those that achieve and exceed their budgets
  • Wide benefits package on offer 
  • This is a Monday to Friday onsite based role
  • Street parking available
For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.