Senior Solicitor

About the role

Are you an experienced legal professional looking for a role where your work truly matters Join our Professional Standards team as an inhouse Senior Solicitor and help uphold the integrity of and confidence in the legal profession in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor whos eager to expand their skill set by working across a broad and meaningful range of regulatory and ethical matters in a supportive team environment.

Youll support the team through:

• Providing legal advice and guidance to other Law Society teams (such as the Lawyers Complaints Service Registry and the Inspectorate specialist regulatory committees and the Law Society Board Managing complex legal matters including litigation
• Helping draft guidelines policies and practice briefings
• Supporting investigations into potential breaches of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

About you

Were looking for someone who is enthusiastic curious and a team player. You will have a current practising certificate and bring:

• A minimum of 5-10 years legal experience including substantial experience in administrative and/or regulatory law.
• The confidence and ability to advise senior decision-makers clearly and persuasively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgement and a willingness to learn including a demonstrable commitment to development in tikanga te reo and te ao Māori
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• A collaborative mindset and confidence working independently where needed
• Attention to detail and good computer literacy

We are looking for candidates who share our purpose of Kaitiaki of an exemplary legal professional in Aotearoa and understand how our values of Kaitiakitanga tāria te wā Manaakitanga and Pono underpin the work we do at New Zealand Law Society.

What we can offer

Become part of an exceptional team in a dynamic organisation where the work is challenging and rewarding. We offer a cohesive workplace culture across our organisation with a number of social activities to come together across teams to connect and collaborate with colleagues. Your development and growth will be nurtured and your work recognised and valued.

It is important that the Law Society can attract support and retain quality staff and one of the ways we can achieve this is by offering employees some flexibility to manage their work/life balance. We embrace flexible working to support our staff to deliver their best and achieve a good work-life balance and to connect and collaborate with others by providing a hybrid approach sharing your time between the office and home.

Other benefits of working at the Law Society include:

• Three days Special Leave to use during our annual close-down period between Christmas and the new year
• Discounts and benefits as part of our membership Partner Programme
• Competitive remuneration

Diversity and inclusion are important to us and the Law Society is keen to ensure that appointments reflect Aotearoa New Zealands multicultural society. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged.

About the Law Society

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is the professional body for barristers and solicitors in New Zealand. The Law Society regulates all lawyers practising in New Zealand and is the membership organisation for practising lawyers. With 13 branches throughout the country the Law Society is the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand and the consumers of legal services.

How to apply

If you would like to apply please submit your CV and cover letter through Seek.

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted to submit an application form to provide some additional details.

Applications close 5 pm Tuesday 3 February

Shortlisting may occur whilst the advertisement is open so we encourage you to make an early application.

For a confidential discussion and additional information including the position description pleasecontact the People and Culture team at

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.