Senior Trust Lawyer
4 weeks ago
With six highly regarded Partners and a dedicated team of over 30 staff, the firm owes its longstanding success to the exceptional quality and expertise of its people.
As a full-service law firm, Pitt & Moore brings together lawyers with diverse areas of legal expertise, working collaboratively to deliver comprehensive, practical solutions tailored to their clients' needs.
They are passionate about supporting individuals, families, and businesses, both locally and globally, building trusted relationships through their commitment to excellence and personalised service.
The firm prides itself on fostering a culture that values high-quality work, inclusivity, and collaboration.
At Pitt & Moore, employees are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives and strengths to the table, creating a positive and supportive environment where both clients and staff thrive.
About the Opportunity: This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Lawyer, ideally at Associate level or above, to lead Pitt & Moore's thriving Trust and Succession Law practice.
Working alongside a talented team that includes an Associate, two Registered Legal Executives, and a Trust Administrator, for senior candidates with leadership experience there is a pathway to Partnership.
This position offers a diverse and rewarding workload across trusts, estates, and succession planning.
Key responsibilities include advising on trust creation, restructuring, and administration, managing deceased estates and wills, and handling complex asset structuring and protection matters.
You'll also provide guidance on contentious trust and estate issues, residential care subsidies, and applications under the Protection of Personal Property Rights Act.
In this role, you'll enjoy a blend of professional growth, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
You'll not only benefit from the expertise of an experienced team but also take on a key role in mentoring and delegating across the practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer to join a high-performing, collaborative firm renowned for its expertise and supportive culture.
What you will bring: You will have a proven ability to provide comprehensive specialist advice on matters such as wills, succession planning, trust formation and wind-up, administration, and ongoing estate management.
Your high level of technical efficiency and depth of experience will allow you to deliver exceptional service to a range of private clients.
In addition to your technical skills, you will enjoy working closely with other lawyers and support staff across the firm, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared success.
As a 'people person,' you will bring empathy and a genuine interest in understanding your client's personal and financial affairs, ensuring tailored and thoughtful solutions to their needs.
Why Pitt & Moore: Pitt & Moore is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to thrive within their team.
The firm takes great pride in promoting a culture where individuality is valued, and every team member feels empowered to make their unique contribution.
At Pitt & Moore, you'll be trusted to bring your expertise to the table, supported in your professional growth, and celebrated for your achievements.
The firm's Partners place a strong emphasis on creating a positive and collaborative environment, making a conscious effort to ensure their team feels satisfied, appreciated, and inspired.
Joining Pitt & Moore means being part of a team that values respect, collaboration, and diversity, where you can feel confident in building a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Benefits include: Challenging and rewarding legal work Unparalleled opportunities for progression Great mentorship within a thriving practice Health and wellbeing entitlements Social team environment/regular team events Laptop/mobile phone package Apply Now Either use the Apply Now button, or get in touch with Poppy on poppy@fluidrecruitment.co.nz or 027 302 3641 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
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