Senior Lawyer / Senior Associate - Commercial Property

Our client is a national New Zealand law firm founded more than 150 years ago. Today, the firm has over 100 staff across New Zealand and continues to build its footprint. Our client's success is built on the quality of their people. It is their expertise and passion that delivers outstanding results for their clients. Their values define them, and they are looking to align with like-minded people to help lead the legal profession into a brighter, more sustainable future. • Industry Recognition: Recognised by NZ Lawyer as a 5-Star Employer of Choice and a regular award winner at the New Zealand Law Awards . • Culture: They do everything in their power to develop, encourage, and support their people. Across all their offices, they take pride in their culture of high-quality work, flexibility, inclusivity, and collaborative achievement. • Proven Track Record: Tyler Wren has placed lawyers in all of their offices and employee feedback is always consistent - themed on partner engagement and support, positive team culture where people are happy and proud to work, great technology and sensitive to work loads and delegation. Although our client is a national firm, their Auckland Property team is a tight-knit, highly collaborative, and supportive unit. The Auckland property practice is co-headed by 2 Partners . The senior leadership team is supported by 2 Senior Associates , alongside a dedicated team of Solicitors and Registered Legal Executives . The environment is friendly and team-focused, featuring excellent technology infrastructure and genuine work-from-home (WFH) flexibility. About the Role Our client is recruiting for an experienced Senior Commercial Property Lawyer / Senior Associate to join their growing Auckland practice. Working alongside the 2 Property Partners, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of complex matters and further grow your career across a broad, high-value property portfolio. Key Responsibilities & Work Types Commercial Property Transactions: Structuring and executing commercial, industrial, and retail acquisitions and divestments. Leasing Portfolios: Drafting and negotiating complex commercial, industrial, and retail leases for major landlords, corporate tenants, and institutional investors. Large-Scale Property Development: Advising on master-planned communities, unit titles, staged developments, and development agreements. Property Finance: Assisting clients and lenders with property-backed financing structures. Specialist & Niche Advisory: • Overseas Investment Office (OIO) applications and consents for sensitive land. • Carbon forestry and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) compliance. • Land access and property agreements for renewable energy projects. Client & Team Leadership: Managing client relationships directly, leading matters autonomously, and actively mentoring junior associates and solicitors. What You Will Bring • Experience: At least 6+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) specialising in commercial property, or a strong combination of high-end property and general commercial law. • Leadership & Mentorship: A genuine interest in developing, coaching, and supporting junior solicitors within the team. • Business Development: Motivation to build your personal brand, expand your market profile, and contribute to business growth. • Autonomy: The confidence and capability to take full ownership of files, complex transactions, and direct client relationships. • Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional self-awareness, communication skills, and a proven track record of building strong, trust-based relationships with clients and colleagues. • Organisation: Highly responsive, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing competing priorities across a busy transactional practice. Why Join Our Client? Our client is committed to providing equitable employment opportunities. They recognise that people from varying backgrounds bring valuable diversity through a range of worthwhile ideas and innovations to their working practices and business. Encouraging everyone at the firm to respect the individuality of their colleagues and to feel comfortable making their own contribution is central to their values and critical to their business success. Benefits & Support: • Equal Opportunity: They seek to provide equal opportunities to people from all backgrounds in recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment (including pay, promotion, and training), and in their approach to every other aspect of employment. • Flexibility & Wellness: Modern hybrid working arrangements (WFH and office blend), advanced legal technology, and a focus on work-life balance. • Community Impact: 1 paid day of Community Leave per year to volunteer for causes you care about, along with active involvement in pro-bono work. • Diversity Initiatives: Rainbow Tick certified environment with active cultural engagement initiatives. Please get in touch to hear more - Lisa Gray E: lgray@tylerwren.co.nz or T: 09 973 5470 If you recommend a friend or colleague whom we successfully place in a new role, we’ll say thanks with a referral voucher. It’s that simple. 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