This is your chance to turn Wellington’s southerly into Cairns’ tropical sun. As a Senior NZ-Qualified Solicitor, leverage the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act to fast-track your move and step directly into a leadership pipeline within a respected Queensland firm. This is a strategic career move offering genuine work-life balance and a clear path to partnership.
Ko wai mātou | The Organisation
Join a dynamic, established, and growing general practice firm with offices in Cairns and Mareeba, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. We boast a strong pipeline of quality commercial and property work and cultivate an intelligent, supportive, and low-ego culture. With two senior partners planning retirement within the next five years, this firm offers a structured and accelerated pathway to partnership and leadership for the right Kiwi candidates.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity (Two Senior Roles)
Accelerate your career into a senior leadership position with a manageable workload that supports a true coastal lifestyle.
- Senior Property Lawyer: Focus on diverse property matters, including a component of Native Title work, reporting to a senior partner.
- Senior Commercial Lawyer: Focus on broad commercial and corporate advisory matters, reporting directly to the commercial law lead.
Mōu | About you
You are a Senior Solicitor with 5+ years' PAE who is currently admitted to the High Court of New Zealand. You are seeking a significant lifestyle change and an accelerated path to firm leadership. You are technically strong in Property or Commercial law, enjoy building client relationships, and value a supportive, high-calibre team. Your admission to practice in Queensland will be straightforward under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- 5+ years PAE as a Property or Commercial Solicitor.
- Admitted to the High Court of New Zealand (or an Australian jurisdiction).
- Strong technical legal skills and commercial acumen.
- Commitment to high standards of client service.
- A collaborative and down-to-earth professional approach.
Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us
Leave the Wellington weather behind for a vibrant, tropical city. This is more than a job; it's a strategic move to partnership and a superior quality of life. We offer a supportive onboarding process to ensure your transition across the Tasman is seamless.
Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou | Benefits
- Succession Track: Clear, immediate pathway to partnership within a 5-year timeframe.
- Work-Life Balance: Targeted 5.5 billable hours/day, fixed office hours (8am-5pm), with work-from-home flexibility after onboarding.
- Ease of Registration: Benefit from the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act for simplified admission to the Queensland legal profession.
- Culture & Environment: Work with a highly collegiate, non-hierarchical team in a tropical paradise.
Me pēwhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Ready to make the move and accelerate your career?
For a confidential messaging chat after applying, Text 2186 to Principal Consultant, Mark Smith at Frog Recruitment.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
