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
Senior Commercial and Property Lawyer
We are a highly successful law firm with a committed and hard working team of 45+ who proudly act for many of Northland’s leading businesses, private clients and government agencies.
With over 80 years of service to our community, we are highly respected and have an excellent reputation among our clients and the wider industry. We are innovative, future focused and committed to strong growth.
Our Partners are passionate and driven, working with a team of highly skilled Associates who help to lead a culture of excellence. We encourage personal growth and professional career development wherever possible, through internal mentoring, training and teamwork.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly experienced Commercial & Property Law Team.
As an experienced lawyer, you'll work alongside respected practitioners on a diverse range of matters - including the purchase and sale of property and businesses, leases, subdivision developments, joint ventures and shareholder arrangements, regulatory compliance, asset planning, and trusts. Our Commercial Law Team acts for many of Northland's leading business owners across a wide range of industries, as well as individuals on their personal affairs.
Our ideal team member:
+ 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
One of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities
Whangārei is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing regional centres, with a stunning natural environment, thriving business sector and a community rich in heritage, arts and culture. Enjoy award-winning parks and reserves, warm climates, countless walking tracks, 100+ beaches less than an hour from the city, city-wide cycle trails, fishing, diving and boating all on your doorstep.
The city also offers an excellent variety of schools and childcare options for your family, excellent health services, great shopping and a diverse food scene.
applyRegister 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