Senior Property Lawyer | Wellington
Gibson Sheat is a Wellington regional law firm with around 90 staff and partners. We’re large enough to offer variety and opportunity, yet small enough that you’ll never feel like a number. Our people are friendly, down-to-earth, and genuinely care about each other. Our culture is shaped by our firm values: Being real, staying connected, being brave, and making their day.
We work with a diverse range of personal, business, and government clients. With offices in Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt, and Masterton, Gibson Sheat is a great place to work if you want it all – that is great work, a vibrant culture, and a good work-life balance.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Lawyer to join our Property team in Wellington. This role is ideal for an ambitious lawyer ready to take the next step in their career.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either part-time or full-time hours.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has all or most of the following:
- Significant property and private client law experience - ideally 6+ years’ PQE within a firm.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire others, as you will lead a small high performing, experienced property team.
- Agility and a “can do attitude”.
- Strong networking and business development skills, including experience building a client base.
- A desire for professional growth, and a long-term future with Gibson Sheat.
Why Gibson Sheat?
While others expect you to give up your life, we believe you should have one. We offer:
- The opportunity to work for a well-respected well-known firm that has served the region for nearly 100 years.
- A competitive remuneration package, bi-annual staff profit share scheme payments, and a wellness benefit.
- Support and mentoring from your Team Leader, and from the highly experienced legal executives in your team.
- Regular training and development opportunities, both for work and life.
- Options for flexible working arrangements and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
- A fantastic culture with regular (optional) social, sporting, and celebratory events – we work hard, but we like to have a lot of fun too.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply now or send your CV, cover letter, and academic transcript to Anna Holland-Waterson (HR Manager) at anna.holland-waterson@gibsonsheat.com by Friday, 2 October 2026
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Applicants must be currently living in New Zealand and be eligible to work in New Zealand.