" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Solicitor / Associate - Commercial\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 27/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroad variety of work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine work life balance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest suited to a lawyer with 3-5 years\u0026#39; experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Are you a lawyer looking for your next opportunity in Queenstown?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We are looking for a capable lawyer to join Duncan Cotterill\u0026rsquo;s Queenstown team. This role would suit someone with around 3\u0026ndash;5 years\u0026rsquo; experience in property, finance and private client work, or a mix of these areas, who is keen to develop their career within a supportive, well-connected national firm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With continued activity across Queenstown\u0026rsquo;s property, investment and private client market, this is a great opportunity to build meaningful client relationships in one of New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s most distinctive regional economies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of matters for local, national and private clients. The role offers genuine variety, direct client contact, and the opportunity to grow your technical capability while contributing to a collaborative and commercially focused team.\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\u003eAdvising on a range of residential and commercial property matters, including sales and purchases, leasing and development work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting property finance and secured lending transactions, including refinancings and property-backed lending\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssisting private clients with matters such as trusts, estate planning, asset structuring\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding relationships with clients and providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking collaboratively with colleagues in Queenstown and 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 3\u0026ndash;5 years\u0026rsquo; PQE, with experience in property, finance and private client work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong drafting skills and good attention to detail\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical, client-focused approach and sound commercial judgement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence managing files, building client relationships and working as part of a team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA positive, collaborative approach and genuine interest in developing your career in Queenstown\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Duncan Cotterill?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent mentoring, training and long-term career development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA friendly, inclusive and social team culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInteresting and varied work and access to national networks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to build your career in Queenstown, supported by the depth and resources of a national firm\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=\"1129597\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "