Associate | Commercial & Property

Are you looking to make the next step into a senior role and further progress your career in a firm with remarkable history? Fluid Recruitment is proud to be partnering with Gifford Devine in their search for an experienced Commercial Property Associate to join their Hastings and Havelock North office! About Gifford Devine The team at Gifford Devine are proud of their long-standing history within Hawkes Bay, having their communities back since 1896. Gifford Devine is a full-service, plain English firm and are committed to providing specialist legal advice in Property, Commercial, Family, Litigation, Trust, Employment and Rural law to their community. The firm operate over 4 offices in Hastings, Havelock North, Napier and Waipawa. Gifford Devine are highly regarded and respected for their work within their local community. They support many clubs and associations amongst Hawkes Bay, from the local netball club to the Rescue Helicopter Trust, to the Fruit Growers Association (plus many more). About the Opportunity This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced property and commercial lawyer to take their next step into an Associate role. You will work across a wide range of engaging matters with genuine high-quality clients. The work includes property and commercial matters such as property transactions, commercial matters and business advisory, leasing and sub-leasing and property developments. You'll also play a key role in the development and support of junior team members, as well as contribution to business development and client growth. About you: We welcome applications from lawyers with experience up to the Associate level. Not only will you have solid experience in Property and/or Commercial law, you'll also: Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients alike. Have a strong desire to build and grow in your practice area. Thrive when building strong client‑focused relationships. Be confident when mentoring junior staff. Why Gifford Devine Gifford Devine are the proud legal champions of the Hawkes Bay, and they are very proud to say that they do their absolute best to support and develop their staff. They have an extremely strong and inclusive culture across all 4 offices, as they work to be an inviting place for all. They have a proud history and forward‑looking approach. The offer benefits such as: Frequent social events firm‑wide! Two hours per month for staff to attend personal appointments (doctor, dentist, physio) without using lunch breaks. Wellbeing allowance. Exposure to high volume and a variety of work. The beautiful scenery of Hawkes Bay right on your doorstep. Apply now! If you would like to confidentially discuss this role or learn more about the team, culture, and opportunity, please contact Sophie 021 108 4215 or email at [email protected]. Otherwise, apply directly through SEEK and Sophie will be in touch. Fluid Legal Recruitment is managing this process exclusively on behalf of our client, so please note that all direct enquiries will be automatically redirected to our team. www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr