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 Private Client 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.

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead and manage a diverse caseload, with emphasis on trusts, wills, estate administration and other areas of general private practice, with the applicant to have experience in transactional matters including the conveyancing and commercial fields.
•    Act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering tailored end-to-end legal solutions adhering to the highest professional standards.
•    Independent file management from initial instruction to closure, ensuring compliance whilst maintaining a strong client focus.
•    Mentor and support junior staff, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team.
•    Preparing for potential progression to partnership by demonstrating leadership and commitment to the firm’s long-term success.

What you'll bring
•    Minimum 8-10 years PQE working across a wide range of property and private client matters. 
•    In-depth knowledge of the Trusts Act 2019.
•    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.

We're looking for someone who's not just great at what they do but also has the vision and ambition to help grow the firm and eventually become a partner. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, get in touch - we’d love to hear from you. 

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.

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.