Senior Lawyer 8+ PQE - Relocate to Auckland Partnership Pathway
Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com
Apply directMove north for progression, not pressure.
This is a genuine opportunity for a South Island–based senior lawyer (8+ PQE) to relocate to Auckland for long-term career growth, leadership, and partnership, while maintaining balance, autonomy, and lifestyle.
Join a well-established Auckland suburban firm offering flexibility, a supportive culture, and a clear succession-driven pathway to partnership.
Why This Role:
If you’re currently practising in a regional or provincial South Island centre and feeling capped in progression, this role offers:
- A clear step into leadership without moving into a CBD firm
- Broader, higher-value client exposure
- Genuine influence over your practice and future
- A sustainable Auckland lifestyle, not long hours or politics
Relocation support is available for the right candidate, with flexibility around timing and transition.
The Role
- Senior lawyer position with real autonomy and leadership scope
- Opportunity to build and lead a sustainable long-term practice
- Trusted adviser to an established, diverse client base
- Active involvement in succession planning and firm strategy
- Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to firm growth
- Flexible role design aligned to your strengths and goals
- Clear, transparent pathway to partnership
Depending on your experience, you’ll work across:
- Banking & Finance
- Residential & Commercial Property
- Commercial Leasing
- Business Sales & Purchases
- Asset Protection & Structuring
- Trusts, Wills & Estates
- Succession Planning
- Property Developments & Subdivisions
About You
- NZ-qualified and admitted (current PC or ability to obtain)
- 8+ years’ PQE
- Commercially minded with an understanding that law is a business
- Comfortable with relationship-building and networking
- Collaborative, pragmatic, and entrepreneurial in approach
Remuneration & Relocation
- Competitive senior salary aligned with experience
- Meaningful partnership upside
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
- Flexible working arrangements to support lifestyle and longevity
This is a confidential opportunity to join a firm that values people, purpose, and long-term potential.
If you’re considering a move north and want your next step to truly count, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to Jason on 09 969 1028 for a confidential chat.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Senior Lawyer 8+ PQE - Relocate to Auckland Partnership Pathway role?
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Where is the Senior Lawyer 8+ PQE - Relocate to Auckland Partnership Pathway job located?
The Senior Lawyer 8+ PQE - Relocate to Auckland Partnership Pathway role with Stellar Recruitment is based in NZ - Southland, NZ.
What does the Senior Lawyer 8+ PQE - Relocate to Auckland Partnership Pathway role pay?
Stellar Recruitment lists the Senior Lawyer 8+ PQE - Relocate to Auckland Partnership Pathway role at NZD 135,000–250,000 per year.
Is the Senior Lawyer 8+ PQE - Relocate to Auckland Partnership Pathway role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Senior Lawyer 8+ PQE - Relocate to Auckland Partnership Pathway role?
The Senior Lawyer 8+ PQE - Relocate to Auckland Partnership Pathway position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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