{"id":16609,"date":"2026-08-05T07:50:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T07:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawfuel.com\/jobs\/?post_type=job_listing&p=16609"},"modified":"2026-08-13T02:29:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T02:29:38","slug":"associate-commercial-law-napier","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.lawfuel.com\/jobs\/job\/associate-commercial-law-napier\/","title":{"rendered":"Associate – Commercial Law – Napier – Pathway of Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.
\nSainsbury Logan & Williams has been part of the Hawke’s Bay legal landscape for over 150 years.<\/h3>\n

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.<\/h3>\n

The Opportunity<\/strong>
\n\u2022 General commercial advisory
\n\u2022 Shareholder agreements
\n\u2022 Capital raising
\n\u2022 Financing
\n\u2022 Business and share acquisition and disposals
\n\u2022 Mentoring junior team members<\/p>\n

About You<\/strong>
\n\u2022 8+ years\u2019 PQE, ideally gained in a larger or well-regarded commercial practice
\n\u2022 The confidence and judgement to manage significant client relationships
\n\u2022 Strong technical capability, commercial judgement and a practical approach to complex matters
\n\u2022 A relationship-led style, with the ability to build trust with clients, colleagues and referrers<\/p>\n

What We Offer<\/strong>
\n\u2022 High-quality, varied commercial work across a respected client base
\n\u2022 A genuine succession opportunity, with scope to grow your own practice and profile
\n\u2022 A credible pathway to partnership for the right person
\n\u2022 Competitive remuneration and benefits
\n\u2022 Modern offices in Napier and Hastings, with the lifestyle advantages of Hawkes Bay
\nIf 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.<\/p>\n

How to Apply<\/strong>
\nApply 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.<\/p>\n

All applications and enquiries will be treated in confidence. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16634,"template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Napier","_application":"julie.wake@slw.co.nz","_company_name":"Sainsbury Logan Williams","_filled":0,"_featured":1,"_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"job_listing_region":[362],"job-categories":[253,255,258],"job-types":[112],"class_list":["post-16609","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job_listing_region-napier","job-type-full-time","job_position_featured"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t