Senior Associate – Commercial Property (Manukau)

Looking for a role where your skills are valued, your work makes a difference, and your team has your back? At McVeagh Fleming, we are offering more than just a job — we’re offering a place where you can thrive.

McVeagh Fleming is a well-established and forward-thinking law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services across a range of practice areas. Our commitment to client success is matched by our passion for fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where talent thrives.

About the Opportunity 

Our Property & Commercial team in the Manukau office is looking for a full-time Senior Associate who’s ready to step into a role and enjoy a fast-paced and engaging work environment where your contribution truly matters. Real work, real people, real impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Senior Associate to develop their career and work towards a partnership. We offer a wide range of commercial property matters, a significant role in growing the firm’s client base, as well as excellent training, support and development opportunities.

About the Role

The role offers a diverse and rewarding mix of work, with a particular focus on property and commercial matters, with a significant scope for direct client engagement, as well as the opportunity to develop professionally within a supportive and experienced team environment.

•    Negotiating and drafting commercial property sale and purchase agreements;
•    Drafting, negotiating and advising in relation to all types of leasing, including retail, office, industrial, rural, general commercial and ground leasing;
•    Negotiating and advising in relation to funding documentation for property transactions;
•    Negotiating and drafting all forms of legal documents for large scale commercial and residential property developments and subdivisions;
•    Negotiating and drafting documents for infrastructure and Public Works Act Projects;
•    Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering tailored end-to-end legal solutions adhering to the highest professional standards.

About you

You’re eager to continue learning, ready to contribute, and looking for a role with potential progression to partnership by demonstrating leadership skills, the vision and ambition to help the firm grow and achieve its long-term success.

•    A commercially savvy lawyer with 10-12 years PQE working across a wide range of property and commercial law.  
•    A strategic specialist with a focus on commercial compliance requirements and/or financial service provider legislation. 
•    Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, can-do attitude to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
•    Excellent communication skills, with a client-centred approach and the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
•    Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or managing junior staff, will be highly valued.
•    Commercially minded with a desire to grow your own practice via external marketing and networking.
•    Excellent judgement from both a legal and risk perspective and a natural orientation towards changes, improvement and new ideas.

Why McVeagh Fleming?

•    Our team is genuinely supportive and collaborative – you’ll work alongside approachable, experienced lawyers who are invested in your development. 
•    You’ll have exposure to high-quality work, with opportunities to work in the legal areas you're passionate about and grow your expertise where it matters most to you.
•    Ongoing professional development is part of our culture – whether it’s internal training, external CPD support, or informal mentoring, we’ll support your growth.
•    Join a team where your time is respected. Our firm encourages sustainable work practices and a culture that promotes balance and well-being.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand and meet any entry requirements if you're outside the country.  For advice on obtaining a New Zealand work or residence visa and our entry requirements visit www.immigration.govt.nz.