Legal Executive

2 days ago

Queenstown Otago, New Zealand Russell McVeagh Full time

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories. We have established offices in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and a new office in Queenstown | Tāhuna.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the role

We are looking for a Legal Executive to join our new office in Queenstown, working with Partners Tony Sycamore and Sam Nelson. You will get exposure to some of the most interesting work in the region. The team focuses on complex commercial and property work for an exciting and diverse range of clients.

The primary focus of this role involves work related to:

  • the management and completion of residential property transactions;
  • subdivision of land and the subsequent sale of these lots/units; and
  • assisting the team of solicitors to settle commercial transactions

About you

This is a great opportunity to become part of a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team.

We're looking for a qualified and registered legal executive who:

  • Has at least five years' experience acting on property and commercial transactions
  • Has strong organisational skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and juggle competing priorities
  • Has excellent written communication and strong attention to detail
  • Has strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and a desire to work as part of a team

If you have excellent time management skills, can think on your feet, and are a team player, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2025 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa' here.

For further information, please email Michaela Reid, on

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