A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Legal Executive to join our Real Estate team in Auckland.
Dentons is part of the world's largest global law firm, and a leading law firm in New Zealand. We are a firm that embraces change and has unparalleled access to legal expertise in over 80 countries. This expands from not only to lawyers and clients, but also to global technology support, diversity initiatives and talent management. This means the opportunities are endless for our people!
The Team: Our Auckland Real Estate team led by Michelle Hill and Matthew Ockleston are experts in all aspects of Real Estate law. We act for a broad range of clients including global and local investors and developers, multi-national corporates, Government and businesses across many sectors. We work on their most important matters including acquisitions and disposals, leasing arrangements and major infrastructure projects.
We work closely with colleagues across practices including Private Wealth and Banking and Finance.
The Role: Undertake a range of conveyancing for primarily residential and commercial propertySettle property acquisition and disposal transactions for our Government clients including under the Public Works ActSupport our leading Private Wealth and Banking & Finance teams to implement restructuring and finance transactions for key clients.Provide clients with pragmatic advice to guide them in their property ventures and property aspects of wider asset structuring.There will be opportunities to be involved in our wider commercial property and leasing practice.What we're looking for: Experienced Registered Legal Executive and a minimum of two years' experience as a Legal Executive delivering great resultsStrong understanding of and experience in all aspects of conveyancingA bright personality with strong inter-personal skills who enjoys building relationships and establishing rapport with clientsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAble to work independently and take responsibility for managing filesHighly organised with strong attention to detail and excellent file management skills, ideally you will be familiar with iManage.In return, we will offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that works in partnership with our clients, where you will get plenty of valuable experience. We are a future focused firm and that ethos extends to our people too.
Employee Benefits: Paid parental leave of 26 weeks/5 weeks for non-primary caregiverAn extra paid holiday for Dentons Kensington Swan DayAccess to free in-house legal adviceMy Balance – we work flexibly and remotely at all levels in our businessWe invest in our people, so learning and development are keyLifestyle leave - we recognise that people have busy lives so there is the opportunity to buy extra leave each yearWe dress for our day and our roleRegular social events, including Friday Fives, sporting and charity events, annual balls, family Christmas parties, and an end of year function.Dedicated wellness programme – meditation, fresh fruitWe believe inclusion drives diversity and fostering an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience makes us the successful global firm we are. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Dentons Kensington Swan is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other. Dentons Kensington Swan is Rainbow Tick certified too.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about the role, or a copy of the position description, contact Angela Paterson on ******
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