An exciting opportunity for a 2-3 year lawyer to join our Private Client and Property team
A full-time position is available for a motivated Property Lawyer with 2 – 3 years’ PQE to become part of our high performing Private Client and Property team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive professional environment with exposure to a broad range of matters including residential and commercial conveyancing, trusts, and private client matters.
About you
As we value strong relationships with our clients, you will possess exceptional technical and interpersonal skills with a desire to build a practice. You must be a self-starter, property and commercially minded and have the ability to work autonomously.
You will bring:
- 2–3 years’ post qualification experience within a New Zealand law firm.
- Strong experience in residential conveyancing and property transactions.
- Some exposure to commercial matter advantageous.
- A professional and client-focused approach with a positive “can-do” attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritise workloads, manage deadlines, and work efficiently under pressure.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams and Zoom.
- Experience using LEAP practice management system advantageous.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
About us
Harmans is a long-established New Zealand law firm operating from modern offices in an unrivalled location within the Central City of Christchurch. We are located close to parking and are situated amongst the best Christchurch has to offer in retail and hospitality.
We have a great culture and provide our employees with a supportive and collaborative environment. We value Hauora and are always looking for ways to improve our employees’ experience with us.
Our commitment
We are committed to giving back to the community and are a major contributor to the New Zealand Law Society and wider community organisations. We support gender equality and the continued development of the skills and knowledge base of our employees.
We offer
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience, in a friendly, fun, and supportive professional environment, including added benefits such as life insurance cover, in-house wellbeing activities, a day’s paid leave for your birthday and a day to work with charity of your choice.
If you wish to be part of a hardworking and dedicated team, we would like to hear from you. Please respond by email with a curriculum vitae and covering letter via SEEK now.
Abbey Wallace
Business Operations Manager
Abbey.Wallace@harmans.co.nz
We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Applications close 5pm, 22 June 2026, if position not filled prior.
