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.

The opportunity

Join a high-performing and collaborative CBD team in a truly exciting Senior Solicitor opportunity. This role offers exposure to a diverse mix of commercial and residential property work, including conveyancing, with the chance to take ownership of matters and build meaningful client relationships from day one.

You’ll step into a visible and influential role within the team—acting as a trusted advisor to clients, mentoring junior lawyers, and working closely with partners on complex, high-quality matters while contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

•    Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential property matters, alongside complex estate planning work.
•    Provide strategic, client-focused advice on trusts, wills, and estate administration.
•    Draft, review, and negotiate complex documentation for business sales and purchases and commercial leasing transactions.
•    Oversee subdivision transactions from start to completion.
•    Deliver high-quality legal documentation and commercially pragmatic advice aligned with client objectives.

What you'll bring

•    Minimum 2 years’ PQE, with prior experience in property law.
•    A collaborative mindset, with a strong commitment to teamwork and emerging leadership capability.
•    Excellent client service skills, with the ability to build trust and deliver a high standard of care.
•    Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•    Demonstrated critical thinking ability, with strong listening skills.
•    Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines.

Why McVeagh Fleming?

•    Our team is genuinely supportive and collaborative – you’ll work alongside approachable, experienced lawyers who have an open-door policy and 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.