" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eGraduate Solicitor - Property \u0026amp; Private Client\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3898\"\u003e Graduates \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3899\"\u003e Legal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3900\"\u003e Wellington \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3901\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaunch your legal career with real work, real clients and supportive mentoring\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild broad skills across property, private client, trusts and not-for-profit\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn from experienced lawyers in a collaborative Wellington team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Looking to turn your law degree into a career you\u0026rsquo;re genuinely excited about?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We have a rare opportunity for a Graduate Solicitor to join our large Property and Private Client team in Wellington. This is a great role for someone who is ready to begin their legal career now, or who is looking for a graduate position at the start of 2027. \u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Our award-winning national graduate programme is designed to give you meaningful exposure, hands-on experience and the confidence to thrive as a lawyer - not just observe from the sidelines.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be part of a collaborative Wellington team working across a broad mix of property and private client work. This will include property transactions and developments, commercial leasing, estate planning and administration, trust creation and administration, and governance and advisory work for not-for-profit organisations.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e There will be plenty of opportunity to build strong technical foundations, work directly with experienced lawyers and develop a practical understanding of how our advice supports clients in the real world.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy start your career with us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e From your first week, you\u0026rsquo;ll be involved in client work, collaborating with Partners and experienced lawyers across a wide range of matters. You\u0026rsquo;ll be supported by:\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA structured buddy programme and strong mentoring\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine access to Partners and senior lawyers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical training and development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly responsibility and the opportunity to build confidence across your areas of practice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMore than just great legal training!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We put real thought into making Duncan Cotterill a great place to work. You\u0026rsquo;ll be part of a firm that:\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eValues work\u0026#8209;life balance and wellbeing\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourages individuality and collaboration\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers pro bono and community involvement opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHas a strong, inclusive social culture across all levels\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Duncan Cotterill is the starting point for many outstanding legal careers, and we\u0026rsquo;ll give you the tools, support and opportunities to build yours with confidence.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Applications close Friday 30 October. For enquiries related to this position please contact Charlotte Holmes, Senior Recruitment Advisor at charlotte.holmes@duncancotterill.com. \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=\"1126732\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "