Careers
We’re always on the lookout for great people. If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and opportunities to grow your legal career in one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us
We offer:
- Challenging and rewarding legal work
- Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced partners
- A friendly, down-to-earth culture
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Modern offices with excellent legal tech and research tools
Wellbeing & Team Culture
We care about your wellbeing. Alongside fresh fruit, great coffee and regular team morning teas, our partnership with My Everyday Wellbeing gives staff access to health tips, recipes and more.
We also know the value of fun - our calendar includes social events, team outings and firm-wide celebrations.
Who We’re Looking For
We value:
- Strong communicators who build great client relationships
- Intelligent, thoughtful and proactive lawyers
- Team players who value collaboration and integrity
- We focus on results, not long hours, and we believe high performance can go hand-in-hand with balance and a healthy team culture.
Life in Whangārei
Whangārei offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, growing city with stunning natural surroundings. From beaches and bike trails to great schools, cafés and a thriving arts scene, it’s a great place to build a career and a life.
Thinking of relocating? We may be able to support your move.
Learn more about living in Whangārei
Vacancies
Commercial and Property Lawyer
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly experienced Commercial & Property Law Team.
You will have the opportunity to learn from the best, working across buying and selling property and businesses, leases, subdivision developments, joint ventures and shareholder arrangements, regulatory compliance, asset planning, and trusts. The Commercial Law Team acts for many of Northland's leading business owners across a broad range of industries as well as acting for individuals in relation to their personal affairs.
Our ideal team member:
- 3 to 5 years PQE
- Excellent time management & communication skills
- Intelligent, ambitious and resourceful with effective interpersonal skills
- Keen to work in a highly engaged, connected and supportive team
- Committed to continual personal and professional growth
- Values building long-term client relationships built on trust and respect
- Keen to contribute to a positive team culture, including community events
- Excited about the career and lifestyle opportunities in Whangarei
We bring to the table:
- A friendly, down-to-earth, supportive and collaborative team
- A strong growth environment with a team committed to excellence
- Highly competitive remuneration
- Genuine career path opportunities and partner mentoring
- Plenty of personal development opportunities, including attendance at conferences
- Modern office environment, with the latest in practice management technology
- Excellent legal resources and an extensive online library
- Balanced lifestyle opportunities in a progressive city where you can choose from rural or coastal property, just a ten-minute drive from work
Graduate programme
We’re looking for a motivated law graduate to join our Graduate Programme over summer.
Still studying? We’re also offering a summer clerkship, a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from our experienced legal team.
If you're interested in either opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Lisa Watkins
General Manager
lcw@thomsonwilson.co.nz
Register your interest
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our firm, regardless of whether we have specific vacancies.
If you are interested in joining us, please forward your CV in complete confidence to:
Lisa Watkins
General Manager
lcw@thomsonwilson.co.nz