Senior Associate
Tyler Wren
Auckland, North IslandFull TimeNZ$165,000/yr9/28/2026Active listing
Job description
About the Firm
We are acting on behalf of a highly respected, rapidly growing boutique law firm based in Auckland CBD. Founded by leading practitioners with an exceptional track record, the firm has expanded organically purely through reputation, strong leadership, and high-calibre referrals - including regular instructions from top-tier Barristers and silks.
Family, Relationship Property, and Private Client litigation account for approximately 60% of the firm's total instructions. The firm regularly handles complex, high-end High Court litigation, including high-profile, media-centric family disputes for prominent New Zealand families, high-net-worth individuals, and private clients.
With a clear 2 to 5-year strategic plan to expand its directorate, the firm is seeking a high-calibre senior Family & Private Client practitioner who is looking for a grounded, high-trust, and collaborative environment to build or continue their practice.
Why Join This Firm?
The firm is keen to hear from experienced, senior-level Family Law and Private Client practitioners looking for an agile, collegial, and grounded firm.
Ideal Qualifications & Background:
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. Get the details here: https://tylerwren.co.nz/refer-a-friend/
Why partner with Tyler Wren?
We are acting on behalf of a highly respected, rapidly growing boutique law firm based in Auckland CBD. Founded by leading practitioners with an exceptional track record, the firm has expanded organically purely through reputation, strong leadership, and high-calibre referrals - including regular instructions from top-tier Barristers and silks.
Family, Relationship Property, and Private Client litigation account for approximately 60% of the firm's total instructions. The firm regularly handles complex, high-end High Court litigation, including high-profile, media-centric family disputes for prominent New Zealand families, high-net-worth individuals, and private clients.
With a clear 2 to 5-year strategic plan to expand its directorate, the firm is seeking a high-calibre senior Family & Private Client practitioner who is looking for a grounded, high-trust, and collaborative environment to build or continue their practice.
Why Join This Firm?
- Authentic Leadership & Low-Ego Culture: Work alongside approachable, highly regarded directors who lead with empathy, direct communication, and mutual respect.
- Genuine Work-Life Balance: Forget unsustainable billing pressures. The firm maintains realistic, achievable targets of 5 billable hours per day (~1,000 hours per year).
- Flexibility & Modern Practice: High-trust culture designed for professionals balancing busy lives. While an in-office presence is preferred to foster a collaborative team environment, management works closely with individuals on custom flexibility arrangements.
- Cutting-Edge Tools: Forward-thinking environment that actively integrates modern legal tech and AI tools to streamline administrative burdens and maximise focus on high-value client work.
- Clear Pathway to Directorship: Active plans to bring on Directors over the next 2 to 5 years, with Family, Relationship Property, and Private Client being key focus areas for growth.
The firm is keen to hear from experienced, senior-level Family Law and Private Client practitioners looking for an agile, collegial, and grounded firm.
Ideal Qualifications & Background:
- Deep expertise across Family Law, Relationship Property, and Private Client matters.
- Strong technical acumen with a proven track record of managing complex, high-net-worth, or sensitive High Court family and private client instructions.
- A collaborative mindset that thrives in a mature, supportive, and social team environment.
- High integrity, client-focused approach, and a desire for long-term growth/directorship opportunities.
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. Get the details here: https://tylerwren.co.nz/refer-a-friend/
Why partner with Tyler Wren?
- A Decade of Expertise: 10+ years specialising in the legal recruitment landscape.
- Global Reach: Whether it’s NZ, Australia, the UK, or Ireland, we have expert recruiters on the ground to guide you.
- Hidden Gems: Many of our placements are exclusive and never hit the public job boards.
- End-to-End Support: From career coaching to managing the final offer, we’ve got you covered.
