Senior Solicitor / Associate - Property at Duncan Cotterill

The role

Duncan Cotterill is seeking a Senior Solicitor / Associate with 3-5 years of PQE to join their Queenstown team. This role focuses on property law, with a mix of property, finance, and private client work, for local, national, and private clients.

What you'll do

Advise on a range of residential and commercial property matters, including sales and purchases, leasing and development work
Support property finance and secured lending transactions, including refinancings and property-backed lending
Assist private clients with matters such as trusts, estate planning, asset structuring
Build relationships with clients and provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice
Work collaboratively with colleagues in Queenstown and the wider firm

What we're looking for

3-5 years PQE in property, finance and private client work

Strong drafting skills

Good attention to detail

A practical, client-focused approach

Sound commercial judgement

Confidence managing files

Confidence building client relationships

Confidence working as part of a team

A positive, collaborative approach

Genuine interest in developing your career in Queenstown

Benefits

Excellent mentoring, training and long-term career development

A friendly, inclusive and social team culture

Interesting and varied work

Access to national networks

Genuine work life balance

Hiring contacts

Charlotte Holmes

charlotte.holmes@duncancotterill.com

Senior Solicitor / Associate - Property