About the role
Are you a legally qualified professional with a passion for upholding the integrity of the legal profession in Aotearoa New Zealand? We are seeking a dedicated in-house Solicitor to join our Professional Standards team in Wellington.
As an in-house Solicitor in our Professional Standards department, you will play a key role in supporting the Law Society’s regulatory functions. You’ll assist with licensing and disciplinary matters, provide legal advice, contribute to policy development, and collaborate across teams to uphold ethical standards in the legal community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on regulatory and ethical matters.
- Support the Law Society’s specialist regulatory committees with advice and secretariat support.
- Contribute to the development, and drafting, of guidelines, policies, and practice briefings.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Standards Committees and external counsel.
- Support investigations into potential offences under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006.
- Assist with proceedings before the Courts or the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal when required.
Our ideal applicant will have:
- A legal qualification with a minimum of 3–5 years relevant experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent judgement, discretion, and a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A collaborative approach and ability to work independently.
- High computer literacy and attention to detail.
We are looking for candidates who share our purpose of Kaitiaki of an exemplary legal professional in Aotearoa and understand how our values of Kaitiakitanga – tāria te wā, Manaakitanga and Pono underpin the work we do at New Zealand Law Society.
What we can offer
Become part of an exceptional team in a dynamic organisation, where the work is challenging and rewarding. We offer a cohesive workplace culture across our organisation with a number of social activities to come together across teams to connect and collaborate with colleagues. Your development and growth will be nurtured, and your work recognised and valued.
It is important that the Law Society can attract, support, and retain quality staff and one of the ways we can achieve this is by offering employees some flexibility to manage their work/life balance. We embrace flexible working to support our staff to deliver their best and achieve a good work-life balance and to connect and collaborate with others by providing a hybrid approach sharing your time between the office and home.
Other benefits of working at the Law Society include:
- Three days Special Leave to use during our annual close-down period between Christmas and the new year
- Discounts and benefits as part of our membership Partner Programme
- Competitive remuneration
Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and the Law Society is keen to ensure that appointments reflect Aotearoa New Zealand’s multicultural society. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged.
About the Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is the professional body for barristers and solicitors in New Zealand. The Law Society regulates all lawyers practising in New Zealand and is the membership organisation for practising lawyers. With 13 branches throughout the country, the Law Society is the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand and the consumers of legal services.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through Seek.
Shortlisted candidates may be contacted to submit an application form to provide some additional details.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 5 September 2025
Shortlisting may occur whilst the advertisement is open, so we encourage you to make an early application.
For a confidential discussion and additional information, including the position description, please contact the People and Culture team at [email protected]
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
