Associate / Senior Associate
Ready for a fresh start in 2026? Join Duncan Cotterill’s Wellington commercial and property team!
Our Wellington office is home to a collaborative, high-performing team who value professionalism, innovation, and growth.
Due to sustained expansion and an increasing client demand, we are seeking a talented Associate or Senior Associate lawyer with 5+ years’ experience to join our commercial and property team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a passionate group of people, who foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.
You’ll step into a client-facing position, leading matters end-to-end with support from Partner Kate Mitchell and the wider team. This is a varied role, offering exposure to a broad range of commercial, private client and property work, including business sales and purchases, contract negotiations, financing and security documentation, property sales and purchases, and commercial leasing.A key focus of this position is supporting SME clients and their owners, addressing both business and personal legal needs. You will also have the opportunity to advise clients in the public sector, broadening your experience and impact across a diverse client base.
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and advice to clients, we want to hear from you!
Ideally you will:
- Be a commercial and property lawyer with 5+ years’ experience
- Have experience advising business owners on both commercial and private client matters
- Have a proven ability to manage multiple files and run matters independently under Partner supervision
- Bring strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills
- Be a confident delegator, able to mentor and supervise junior lawyers and contribute to a positive team culture
- Demonstrate business development capability, including maintaining and growing client relationships
- Be a fast learner with an adaptable mindset
- Be a team player, who enjoys working in a collegial environment
- Be motivated and reliable, with a client-focused approach
- Join a leading full-service law firm, with offices across New Zealand
- Supportive, close-knit team environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
- A culture that values high performance and professional growth, alongside a genuine commitment to work life balance
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Regular staff social functions
If you are a motivated commercial and property lawyer looking to take your career to the next level, this could be the right move for you.
With offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Nelson, and Queenstown, Duncan Cotterill is one of New Zealand’s largest law firms. As a full-service law firm, we occupy a unique position in the legal market, delivering quality legal advice and exceptional value to our clients who include leading private and public sector organisations.
Apply now and join Duncan Cotterill Wellington!
To discuss this role or to enquire further about the application process, you can contact Charlotte Holmes at ***************@duncancotterill.com or 021 739 382.