Senior Solicitor
Tyler Wren
New ZealandFull Time10/12/2026Active listing
Job description
The Opportunity
Australia’s legal market continues to present strong opportunities for New Zealand-qualified lawyers seeking to step into larger, more complex, and better remunerated roles.
Tyler Wren partners with leading firms across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. These include top-tier, international, mid-tier and specialist boutique practices actively hiring across multiple practice groups.
We are currently working on a range of opportunities for lawyers with 2+ years PQE who are ready to build depth in their technical expertise, gain exposure to higher-value matters, and progress within larger legal teams.
In-Demand Practice Areas include
You will work on higher-value, more sophisticated matters, often involving cross-border or multi-party complexity. Many of our clients offer structured progression frameworks, high-performing teams, and clear pathways through to senior associate level and beyond.
Why Australia
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Ben Holloway
bholloway@tylerwren.co.nz
09 972 9988
All enquiries are handled in strict confidence and will not be shared without your consent.
For more information about moving to Australia, check out our webinar recording on relocating to Australia below.
Australia’s legal market continues to present strong opportunities for New Zealand-qualified lawyers seeking to step into larger, more complex, and better remunerated roles.
Tyler Wren partners with leading firms across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. These include top-tier, international, mid-tier and specialist boutique practices actively hiring across multiple practice groups.
We are currently working on a range of opportunities for lawyers with 2+ years PQE who are ready to build depth in their technical expertise, gain exposure to higher-value matters, and progress within larger legal teams.
In-Demand Practice Areas include
- Corporate and Commercial
- Banking and Finance
- Litigation and Insolvency
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Employment
- Property and Projects
You will work on higher-value, more sophisticated matters, often involving cross-border or multi-party complexity. Many of our clients offer structured progression frameworks, high-performing teams, and clear pathways through to senior associate level and beyond.
Why Australia
- Australia offers a clear step change in both remuneration and career trajectory.
- Salaries typically sit 15% to 25% above New Zealand equivalents
- 12% superannuation paid on top of base salary
- Relocation support is commonly available, depending on the firm and level
- Exposure to larger, more complex and cross-border work
- Strong long-term progression pathways across most firms
- New Zealand qualified lawyer with 2+ years PQE
- Private practice experience essential
- Strong technical ability with sound commercial judgement
- Motivated to progress within a larger legal market
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Ben Holloway
bholloway@tylerwren.co.nz
09 972 9988
All enquiries are handled in strict confidence and will not be shared without your consent.
For more information about moving to Australia, check out our webinar recording on relocating to Australia below.
