" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSolicitor - Property\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3898\"\u003e Legal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3899\"\u003e Lawyer - Commercial \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3900\"\u003e Otago \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3901\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 7/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on learning with an experienced team of senior lawyers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroad exposure across property, commercial and private client matters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest suited to a lawyer with around one year\u0026#39;s experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e We are looking for a motivated lawyer with around one year\u0026rsquo;s experience to join Duncan Cotterill\u0026rsquo;s Queenstown team. This role would suit someone with experience or a genuine interest in property, commercial, finance and private client work, who is looking for strong mentoring, direct learning opportunities and exposure to quality clients from an early stage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Working closely with partners and senior lawyers, you will be part of a well-regarded local team with the backing of a national firm. The team has a broad practice spanning property, commercial, construction, development, financing, trusts and private client matters. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills, confidence and client-facing capability in a supportive environment. You\u0026rsquo;ll get variety, hands-on experience and the chance to contribute to meaningful work across Queenstown\u0026rsquo;s active property, investment and private client market.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll be doing: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssisting with residential and commercial property matters, including sales and purchases, leasing, subdivisions and development work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting commercial and property finance transactions, including refinancings, security arrangements and property-backed lending\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssisting with private client matters such as trusts, estate planning and asset structuring\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearching legal issues, drafting documents and helping prepare practical advice for clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning directly from partners and senior lawyers while working collaboratively with colleagues in Queenstown and across the wider firm\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0026rsquo;re looking for: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAround one year\u0026rsquo;s PQE, ideally with some exposure to property, commercial, finance or private client work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA genuine interest in developing your career in these areas of law\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood drafting skills, attention to detail and a willingness to keep learning\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical, client-focused approach and confidence asking good questions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA positive, collaborative attitude and interest in being part of the Queenstown legal and business community\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Duncan Cotterill?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect mentoring from approachable partners and senior lawyers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe chance to develop strong foundations across several complementary practice areas\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA friendly, inclusive and social team culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuality work, genuine variety and the support of a national firm while building your career in Queenstown\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Duncan Cotterill is one of New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s largest law firms, with six offices nationwide. Our Queenstown office combines strong local relationships with the support, specialist capability and reach of a full-service national firm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To apply or find out more, contact Charlotte Holmes at charlotte.holmes@duncancotterill.com for a confidential discussion. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1125719\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "