Senior Solicitor

Archway Recruitment · Porirua Wellington · Full time
Posted 23d ago

Senior Solicitor

Archway Recruitment
~$90k - $130k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a respected and growing law firm with deep community connections.
  • Manage your own client files while benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues.
  • Enjoy a broad mix of property, commercial, trust, estate and private client work.

  • Join a respected and growing Kapiti law firm with deep community connections
  • Broad mix of property, commercial, trust, estate and private client work
  • Work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues

About Wakefields Lawyers
Wakefields Lawyers is a well-established and growing law firm with strong roots across the Kapiti and Horowhenua regions. For generations, the firm has built a reputation for providing practical, trusted legal advice and developing long-standing relationships with individuals, families, business owners, property investors and community organisations.

With offices across the region and a team committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes, Wakefields offers a genuine opportunity to build a rewarding legal career while enjoying the lifestyle and community benefits that the Kapiti Coast is renowned for.
  
The Role
As the firm continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Lawyer or Associate to join the team and contribute to the next phase of its success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer who enjoys autonomy, client engagement and a diverse range of work. Working within an established and collaborative team, you will manage your own client files while benefiting from the support and expertise of experienced colleagues. The role offers exposure to a broad range of private practice matters, allowing you to build trusted client relationships and become a valued advisor to your clients.
  
About You
You will play an important role in supporting clients, contributing to the firm's continued growth, and helping maintain the high standard of service for which the practice is known. We are looking for:

  • Admitted lawyer with experience gained within a private practice environment
  • Strong technical legal skills across property, commercial, trust and private client matters
  • The ability to manage files independently and balance competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A client-focused approach and a commitment to quality service
  • Sound judgement and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Commercial awareness and practical thinking
  • A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the wider success of the firm.

What's in it for You?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer seeking autonomy, variety and the chance to become a trusted advisor within the local community.

  • Join a respected and growing regional law firm
  • Broad and varied private practice workload
  • Direct client contact and responsibility from day one
  • Strong referral networks and established client relationships
  • Supportive team culture and accessible leadership
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Work alongside experienced practitioners and mentors
  • Excellent lifestyle opportunity on the sunny Kapiti Coast
  • Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and capability.

Contact
All enquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Tracey – [email protected] or phone 021 022 32033.
Reference number: 1751924
Profession:Business SupportAll Business Support

Company: Archway Recruitment
Date posted: 13th Oct, 2026

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Skills

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Autonomy in managing filesClient managementCommercial awarenessCommercial lawCommunity engagementLegal draftingLegal researchPrivate client lawProblem solvingProperty lawRelationship buildingTime managementTrust law

Licenses & certifications

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Legal practising certificate (lpc) or equivalent

Perks & benefits

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Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and capabilityGenuine career progression opportunitiesSupportive team culture and accessible leadership

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