Experienced Commercial

7 days ago


Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand Fluid Legal Full time

Are you ready for a career move that delivers genuine professional growth while offering a lifestyle most lawyers only dream about?

At Woodward Chrisp, Gisborne's largest and longest-standing law firm, we are seeking experienced Commercial and Property Lawyers to join our well-established and highly respected practice. With opportunities available from Solicitor through to Senior level, this is your chance to step into meaningful work, strong client relationships and long-term career progression, all within one of New Zealand's most liveable coastal regions.

About Woodward Chrisp

With a history dating back to the 1880s and a team of more than 40 solicitors and support professionals, Woodward Chrisp is deeply embedded in the Gisborne business community and widely known for its progressive values and practical, people-first approach.

As a proud member of NZ Law, our team benefits from:

  • Access to national specialists across all areas of New Zealand law
  • Regular professional conferences and training
  • National marketing support and publications
  • Ongoing capability building and knowledge sharing

About the Role

Due to a combination of upcoming maternity leave and retirement, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial & Property Solicitor or Associate to join our established and busy commercial team.

You will:

  • Report directly to a Director
  • Work alongside a highly experienced group of Associates, Consultants and Special Counsel
  • Be supported by a well-resourced conveyancing team, allowing you to focus on higher value, complex and interesting files

Your practice will include:

  • Business sales and purchases
  • Commercial contracts and company law
  • Property and conveyancing (residential, rural and commercial)
  • Trusts, estates and succession planning

You will service a high-calibre client base drawn from Gisborne's key industries including horticulture, viticulture, forestry and agriculture, as well as long-standing private and commercial clients.

For senior lawyers, this role also offers genuine scope to:

  • Lead files and client relationships
  • Mentor developing lawyers
  • Help shape the future direction of the commercial and property practice

What We Offer

  • Salary range of $75,000 to $130,000, plus annual bonus, based on experience
  • Manageable budgets and realistic billable expectations
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A generous bonus structure
  • A thriving social committee that actively invests in team culture

What You Will Bring

  • A current New Zealand practising certificate with at least two years PQE
  • Sound experience in commercial and or property law
  • Strong client relationship and communication skills
  • Good judgement and the ability to work autonomously
  • Leadership capability and a willingness to mentor (for senior roles)
  • A positive, solutions-focused approach and a healthy sense of humour

Why Gisborne

Tairāwhiti Gisborne offers a lifestyle that is increasingly sought after and rarely matched.

You will live minutes from:

  • Surf beaches, rivers and coastal walks
  • World-class cycling and mountain biking
  • Vineyards, cellar doors and local markets

Gisborne has a thriving sporting culture, from surf lifesaving and football to waka ama, netball, cycling and outdoor adventure. The music, theatre and arts scene is vibrant and growing, with live gigs, festivals, galleries, kapa haka and regular community and professional productions.

For families, Gisborne is exceptional. Short commutes, quality primary schooling, wide ranging after-school activities, safe neighbourhoods and a strong sense of community make everyday life easier and more rewarding.

With its rich Māori culture, friendly atmosphere and relaxed pace of life, Gisborne offers the rare chance to build a serious legal career without sacrificing wellbeing, family time or personal interests.

Register Your Interest

If you would like to confidentially discuss this role please contact Alex Stones on or email at

All expressions of interest are treated with absolute confidence, and details are not passed on to the client without your expressed permission.

Please note that any CVs received via a third party or directly to Woodward Chrisp will be referred to Fluid Legal Recruitment.


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