" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePrivate Client Lawyer - Senior Associate\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11001\"\u003e Legal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11002\"\u003e Lawyer - Wills and Estates \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11003\"\u003e New Zealand - Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11004\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading Mid-Sized Firm\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-End Private Client Work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine Career Progression\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin a highly regarded and nationally recognised private client team at a leading mid-sized Auckland firm. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Associate with 5+ years\u0026rsquo; experience to work alongside respected practitioners on sophisticated trust, estate and private wealth matters in a collaborative and supportive environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with specialist partners, you will enjoy exposure to complex and rewarding private client matters, including trusts, estate planning, relationship property issues and estate litigation support. The team is known for its technical excellence, approachable culture and strong mentoring, with clear pathways for progression for the right candidate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvise on the establishment, restructuring, administration and winding up of trusts, including charitable trusts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare and advise on wills, enduring powers of attorney and estate planning structures\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssist executors, trustees and beneficiaries with complex trust and estate matters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage estate administration matters, including complex and litigious estates\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvise on relationship property issues intersecting with trusts and estate planning\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandle transactional property work arising from private client matters, including transfers, transmissions and refinances\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport complex trust disputes and estate litigation matters alongside the litigation team and external counsel\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentor junior lawyers and support staff\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and maintain strong client and referrer relationships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute to business development initiatives, articles and internal projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSkills \u0026amp; Experience:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA lawyer with 5+ years\u0026rsquo; PQE in trusts, estates or private client law\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnically strong with excellent drafting and analytical skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCapable of managing files autonomously with minimal supervision\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperienced in advising on complex private client structures and estate matters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercially minded with strong interpersonal skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collaborative team player with a proactive approach to client service and business development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSTEP qualified or working towards the STEP Diploma (preferred)\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality and complex private client work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA supportive and collegiate team culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong mentoring and genuine career progression opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to nationally recognised practitioners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern CBD offices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible and hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive remuneration package\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To apply in confidence, send a copy of your CV to emily@bplr.com.au\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u0026nbsp; \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=\"4482425\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "