Solicitor - 2-5 years' PQE

Willis Legal is a leading, progressive law firm with two modern offices across Te Matau a Māui/Hawke’s Bay, delivering excellent service to our large and diverse client base. We are creating a new role, seeking an experienced Property and Commercial Solicitor to join our team, based in our Hastings office (Tribune Building).

About the role

Willis Legal has a large commercial and property team across our Hastings and Napier offices. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer who enjoys working alongside clients as they navigate key life and business moments. You will have autonomy in your practice, with the support and resources to ensure your career continues to grow with us. You will play a key role advising individuals and businesses across Hawke’s Bay and beyond.

Your work will include:

• Residential and commercial property transactions;
• Commercial leasing and development work;
• Business sales and purchases;
• Company and trust structuring;
• General commercial advice and contracts; and
• Asset planning (including estates, wills and EPOAs).

About You

You will be a New Zealand-admitted and experienced solicitor with between 2 -5 years’ PQE and a strong property, commercial and general practice background. You will bring sound technical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism and discretion. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment, take pride in delivering high-quality work for clients, and communicate clearly and confidently. You will also bring a positive, proactive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Knowledge of Te Reo Māori and an understanding of tikanga Māori would be an advantage.

This is a full-time role, based in our Hastings office.

About us

Willis Legal is a long-established Hawke’s Bay firm with a strong reputation for excellence, integrity, and forward-thinking. We provide legal advice and guidance to a varied client base, and we’re proud of the expertise and care we bring to everything we do.

What really sets us apart is our culture. We combine high professional standards with a genuinely collegial, fun and supportive work environment, where people are encouraged to grow, take ownership of their work, and enjoy what they do.

We invest in modern, cloud-based technology, including Actionstep, NetDocuments, Mitimes, VXT, Claude and Jude AI, which enables our team to work efficiently and flexibly while maintaining exceptional service for our clients.

We are guided by our values: Tūturutanga (Authentic), Whanaungatanga (Team), Mana Tangata (Pride), Whakatupuranga (Growth) and Iho Matua (Mindful). Willis Legal is a place where people build lasting careers and feel proud of the work they contribute to.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, learn more about us on our website or through our social channels.

To apply

To apply, please upload your CV and a cover letter. Applications close Friday 6 November 2026.

For any questions, please contact Alison Donovan, General Manager, for a confidential discussion: [email protected] or [022 172 2122](tel:022 172 2122).