Associate - Commercial

A senior partner's upcoming retirement has opened a genuine succession opportunity in our commercial team, with a clear pathway to partnership for the right solicitor.

Sainsbury Logan & Williams has been part of the Hawke's Bay legal landscape for over 150 years. We're a full-service firm with offices in Napier and Hastings, known for practical advice, collaborative working relationships, and long-standing client connections across the region and beyond.

The Opportunity

• General commercial advisory
• Shareholder agreements
• Capital raising
• Financing
• Business and share acquisition and disposals

About You

• 8+ years’ PQE, ideally gained in a larger or well-regarded commercial practice
• The confidence and judgement to manage significant client relationships
• Strong technical capability, commercial judgement and a practical approach to complex matters
• A relationship-led style, with the ability to build trust with clients, colleagues and referrers

What We Offer

• High-quality, varied commercial work across a respected client base
• A genuine succession opportunity, with scope to grow your own practice and profile
• A credible pathway to partnership for the right person
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Modern offices in Napier and Hastings, with the lifestyle advantages of Hawke's Bay

If you don't meet all of the criteria, we still want to hear from you. As a growing firm, we have opportunities emerging, and we love to form connections with talented people.

Apply via LinkedIn with your CV, or contact Yogesh Patel on +64 21 164 8855 or Sign in to view email to discuss the role. All applications and enquiries will be treated in confidence.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.