Solicitor – Property

Napier or Hastings | Full-time or part-time options considered

Grow your property and private client practice across residential, rural and commercial work, based in Napier or Hastings, with genuine support to build toward seniority.

Sainsbury Logan & Williams has been part of the Hawke’s Bay legal landscape for over 150 years. We’re a full-service firm with offices in Napier and Hastings, known for practical advice, collaborative working relationships, and long-standing client connections across the region and beyond.

The Opportunity

• Residential, rural and commercial property transactions
• Subdivisions, leasing and related property advisory work
• Trusts, wills, estate planning and wider private client matters
• Client transition work from a retiring consultant, with domestic conveyancing already supported by an experienced Legal Executive
• Established client relationships, with support to grow your practice over time

About You

• 3+ years’ PQE in property law, with New Zealand practice experience preferred
• Confidence managing files and client relationships with sound judgement
• Strong communication skills and a practical, client-focused approach

What We Offer

• High-quality property and private client work across a varied and respected client base
• A supported transition and established client relationships for the Hastings-based role
• Mentoring from experienced practitioners
• A clear career progression plan
• Flexibility, including consideration of part-time arrangements
• Competitive remuneration and benefits based on skills and experience
• Modern offices in Napier and Hastings, with the lifestyle advantages of Hawke’s Bay

If you don’t meet all of the criteria, we still want to hear from you. As a growing firm, we have opportunities emerging, and we love to form connections with talented people.