Solicitor Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Kaupapa Māori Rōia/Lawyer (Intermediate/Senior)

at YouthLaw Aotearoa

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This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$85,000 – $115,000 per year

Work every day with real meaning and purpose
Dynamic and engaging work
Help drive systemic change in the justice system

Work every day with real meaning and purpose
Dynamic and engaging work
Help drive systemic change in the justice system

Increase access to justice by helping to strengthen the ability of rangatahi Māori to navigate and influence systems that affect their lives.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

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Relationship Property Lawyer

at Sainsbury Logan & Williams

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This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$95,000 – $140,000 per year

Open, supportive collaborative team
Engaging, challenging and varied work
Flexibility, including part-time options

Open, supportive collaborative team
Engaging, challenging and varied work
Flexibility, including part-time options

Senior lawyer opportunity: permanent or parental leave cover (from Sept), flexible hours, relationship property & dispute work in Hawke’s Bay.

subClassification: Family LawFamily Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

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Listed six hours ago

Solicitor

at SANDRAN BALAN & ASSOCIATES

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This is a Full time job

St Lukes, Auckland

We're looking for an experience Solicitor to join our boutique Auckland firm. Apply now! Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

6h ago

Listed one hour ago

Junior Lawyer

at dominion law

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Launch your legal career with a rare junior opportunity in the exciting field of entertainment law.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

1h ago

Listed six days ago

JUNIOR LAWYER

at Keil & Associates

This is a Full time job

Epsom, Auckland

Join Keil & Associates and thrive in a collaborative, and supportive environment.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Solicitor

at Waikato Regional Council

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$101,481 – $113,420 per year

Flexible working options
Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD
Great culture + Development opportunities

Flexible working options
Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD
Great culture + Development opportunities

Provide high‑quality legal support across contracts, property and procurement in a collaborative council environment.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Junior Solicitor

at Mee & Henry Law Limited

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Meaningful legal work, genuine mentoring, and a lifestyle to match—build your career with us in the South.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Graduate/Intermediate Lawyer

at Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

BCH Law has an opportunity for a graduate/intermediate Lawyer. If the Property/Commercial Law space interests you, please apply.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Lawyer

at Till Henderson Lawyers

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This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Graduate or Junior lawyer with interest in property law

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Graduate/Staff Solicitor

at Sharma Law Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

$52,000 – $65,000 per year

Join a respected law firm offering immediate, full-time opportunities for highly motivated law graduates who are passionate about immigration law.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Graduate/Solicitor – Immigration Law

at Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Join a specialist workplace law firm with national impact
Work alongside respected partners with deep expertise and strong reputations
Be part of a modern, values‑driven firm with genuine care and client connection

Join a specialist workplace law firm with national impact
Work alongside respected partners with deep expertise and strong reputations
Be part of a modern, values‑driven firm with genuine care and client connection

We’re seeking a graduate or solicitor with a keen interest in immigration or employment to join our Immigration team in Auckland

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

20d ago

Listed two hours ago

Relationship Property Lawyer

at Sainsbury Logan & Williams

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This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$95,000 – $140,000 per year

Open, supportive collaborative team
Engaging, challenging and varied work
Flexibility, including part-time options

Open, supportive collaborative team
Engaging, challenging and varied work
Flexibility, including part-time options

Senior lawyer opportunity: permanent or parental leave cover (from Sept), flexible hours, relationship property & dispute work in Hawke’s Bay.

subClassification: Family LawFamily Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

2h ago

Listed one hour ago

Legal Counsel

at Ministry of Justice

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$130,129 to $179,192.

Influence national judicial strategy and court operations.
Lead complex legal advice and mentor Judges’ Clerks.
Wellington-based role with strong development benefits.

Influence national judicial strategy and court operations.
Lead complex legal advice and mentor Judges’ Clerks.
Wellington-based role with strong development benefits.

Provide expert legal advice to the Chief District Court Judge, supporting judicial leadership, court operations, and legal frameworks.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

1h ago

Listed thirty two minutes ago

Kaupapa Māori Rōia/Lawyer (Intermediate/Senior)

at YouthLaw Aotearoa

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This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$85,000 – $115,000 per year

Work every day with real meaning and purpose
Dynamic and engaging work
Help drive systemic change in the justice system

Work every day with real meaning and purpose
Dynamic and engaging work
Help drive systemic change in the justice system

Increase access to justice by helping to strengthen the ability of rangatahi Māori to navigate and influence systems that affect their lives.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

32m ago

Listed eight hours ago

Property Solicitor | 2 Years +

at Fluid Legal

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This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Genuine opportunities for progression through training and mentoring
Join a collaborative and social working environment
Central Location - Modern office

Genuine opportunities for progression through training and mentoring
Join a collaborative and social working environment
Central Location - Modern office

My client is looking for an experienced solicitor with 2-6 years PQE. The role will sit in the firm's property team.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

8h ago

Listed one day ago

Solicitor

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Starting salary between $77,886 and $86,082

Opportunity to help make a real difference for Tamariki and Rangatahi
Plenty of people engagement and across a variety of areas of law
No time recording or fee targets, flexible start date

Opportunity to help make a real difference for Tamariki and Rangatahi
Plenty of people engagement and across a variety of areas of law
No time recording or fee targets, flexible start date

Provide legal advice and advocacy services to Social Workers and other Oranga Tamariki staff

subClassification: Family LawFamily Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Solicitor or Intermediate Solicitor

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Solicitor from $77,886. Intermediate from $90,429.

Opportunity to help make a real difference for Tamariki and Rangatahi
Plenty of people engagement and across a variety of areas of law
No time recording or fee targets, flexible start date

Opportunity to help make a real difference for Tamariki and Rangatahi
Plenty of people engagement and across a variety of areas of law
No time recording or fee targets, flexible start date

Provide legal advice and advocacy services to Social Workers and other Oranga Tamariki staff.

subClassification: Family LawFamily Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Corporate (M&A) Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

at Chapman Tripp

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary, healthcare + benefits

Work with top-tier clients on high-profile M&A and PC deals
Collaborative, high-performing team with access to the latest tech support
Enjoy flexible work, inclusive culture, and comprehensive benefits

Work with top-tier clients on high-profile M&A and PC deals
Collaborative, high-performing team with access to the latest tech support
Enjoy flexible work, inclusive culture, and comprehensive benefits

Join our Auckland Corporate team, driving impactful M&A and private capital transactions with top-tier clients, in a collaborative & flexible environ.

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Solicitor

at Holland Beckett

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This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Competitive Remuneration with a $5,000 gross sign-on bonus
A positive, team-oriented culture with regular social events
Generous parental leave entitlements

Competitive Remuneration with a $5,000 gross sign-on bonus
A positive, team-oriented culture with regular social events
Generous parental leave entitlements

We’re looking for talented Solicitors (3–7 years’ PQE) to join our growing Succession, Trusts & Estates team in the beautiful Bay of Plently.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Solicitor - Private Wealth

at MinterEllisonRuddWatts

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

A firm strong on culture, inclusiveness and promotes diversity
Further your career under the guidance of industry leaders
Opportunity to add immediate impact with a fast-growing, busy practice.

A firm strong on culture, inclusiveness and promotes diversity
Further your career under the guidance of industry leaders
Opportunity to add immediate impact with a fast-growing, busy practice.

Great opportunity for a 2 - 4 PQE Solicitor to join our high-performing and fast-growing Private Wealth team.

subClassification: Property LawProperty Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Family Lawyer

at McWilliam Tyree

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Flexible working options
High performing team and fabulous office culture
Supportive supervision and mentoring

Flexible working options
High performing team and fabulous office culture
Supportive supervision and mentoring

We are looking for an early career solicitor with a passion for family law to join our fun, positive, professional and busy office in Wellington CBD.

subClassification: Family LawFamily Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Solicitor - Employment

at MinterEllisonRuddWatts

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work with Legal 500 top ranking partners in Employment
Top tier clients, interesting work in a collaborative and supportive environment
Supportive team environment

Work with Legal 500 top ranking partners in Employment
Top tier clients, interesting work in a collaborative and supportive environment
Supportive team environment

Great opportunity to join one of New Zealand's leading employment practice with a national focus. Perfect for 2-5 PQE looking to further their career.

subClassification: Industrial Relations & Employment LawIndustrial Relations & Employment Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Commercial Solicitor

at Tauranga City Council

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This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

$120,000 to $140,000 + 5 weeks leave

Work on high‑impact commercial and infrastructure deals shaping Tauranga
Trusted adviser role with autonomy, variety and strong stakeholder links
In‑house balance: complex legal work, flexible hours, five weeks' leave

Work on high‑impact commercial and infrastructure deals shaping Tauranga
Trusted adviser role with autonomy, variety and strong stakeholder links
In‑house balance: complex legal work, flexible hours, five weeks' leave

Senior commercial lawyer role shaping Tauranga's future—complex deals, trusted advice, real impact, flexible work and great balance.

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Solicitor

at Jigsaw Staffing Limited

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This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Competitive salary package

Full Time / Permanent Role
Down to earth corporate culture
Access to training and career development

Full Time / Permanent Role
Down to earth corporate culture
Access to training and career development

Our client is a well-established Tauranga Law Firm. We are seeking an experienced Solicitor.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

10d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Lawyer

at Idesi Legal Limited

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This is a Full time job

Johnsonville, Wellington

A fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity
Use of the latest technology
Ongoing learning opportunities

A fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity
Use of the latest technology
Ongoing learning opportunities

Immigration Lawyer. Helping people with complex problems navigate NZs immigration system and making a big difference in people's lives.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

10h ago

Listed ten days ago

Solicitor

at Land Law Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$90,000 – $120,000 per year

Excellent salary, bonuses, home based.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Solicitor - Construction (Transactional)

at MinterEllisonRuddWatts

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work with Legal 500 top ranking partners in Construction and Infrastructure
Top tier clients, interesting work in a collaborative and supportive environment
Supportive team environment

Work with Legal 500 top ranking partners in Construction and Infrastructure
Top tier clients, interesting work in a collaborative and supportive environment
Supportive team environment

Great role for a 1 - 3 PQE construction or commercial lawyer looking to join a tier 1 Construction practice.

subClassification: Construction LawConstruction Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago