Associate – Commercial Law – Napier

Salary Range $145k to 205k

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 person.
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
• Mentoring junior team members

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.

How to Apply
Apply via email Julie.wake@slw.co.nz with your CV and cover letter. Contact Julie Wake on +64 27 278 4947 or julie.wake@slw.co.nz to discuss the role. All applications and enquiries will be treated in confidence. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.