Intermediate Real Estate Solicitors - Auckland & Wellington offices

Role for intermediate property lawyers to join the Wellington or Auckland team of a large national law firm.

• Work on significant and complex projects
• Excellent professional development and mentoring
• Award-winning Employer of Choice

Major developments, infrastructure, market-leading commercial transactions. If you want your name on the projects that are physically reshaping New Zealand, this is the team for you.

We are looking for intermediate property solicitors with 3+ years’ PQE to join both the Auckland and Wellington offices of Simpson Grierson’s leading Real Estate Practice Group and work at the centre of some of New Zealand’s most exciting development and infrastructure projects. Our national team is heavily involved in the firm’s market-leading infrastructure practice, advising clients on the property aspects of some of the country’s most significant commercial transactions and development projects.

About the work

You’ll work alongside highly regarded specialists and gain exposure to a broad range of high-quality property and projects work, including:  

-     major developments
-     infrastructure projects including transport, water, energy and data centres
-     commercial transactions and due diligence
-     complex acquisitions, disposals, leasing and subdivisions
  
You’ll advise a diverse client base, including major commercial, international, mana whenua and central and local government clients.

About you

Your experience may include land development, acquisitions and disposals, infrastructure projects, leasing, overseas investment, public works and government, Māori land, forestry, agribusiness or broader commercial property work. We welcome candidates from private practice, in-house environments, or those returning to the New Zealand market after time overseas.

You’ll be proactive, curious and commercially minded, with strong transactional capability and the confidence to manage a busy and varied workload. You’ll enjoy building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues, communicating clearly, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing and supportive team environment.

Why Simpson Grierson?

This is a great opportunity to continue building your career in a leading national firm, deepen your commercial property, development and infrastructure experience, and work on matters that are shaping Aotearoa New Zealand.
We offer flexible working arrangements, excellent professional development, and we’re known for our inclusive culture, our focus on wellbeing, and our commitment to helping our people thrive. We were proud to be named one of HRD Australia & New Zealand’s 5-Star Employers of Choice for 2026, which reflects our values and our focus on putting people first.