Lawyer (General Practice)

Apogee Legal is an award-winning legal firm based in Whakatāne, passionate about helping clients reach their personal and business goals – their apogee.

Established in 2019, Whakatāne’s first new legal practice in a decade has been embraced by the community and is growing fast to support the exciting opportunities being created in the region. By taking a true customer-centric approach, they really get to know their clients, providing holistic advice and legal support, individualised to every stage of personal or business life.

Apogee Legal was named one of New Zealand's fastest firms in 2024 by NZ Lawyer and is proud to be the winner of Outstanding Small Business Award at the 2024 HEG EBoP Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Our ideal candidate will have

  • 5+ years' PQE in general legal practice – ideally with a property, relationship property, personal, commercial or agri-business bias.

  • The ability to forge customer relationships as both a technical expert and a trusted friend.

  • Exceptional communication and organisational skills to flex and adapt to changing client needs.

  • Willingness to support and mentor others in the team.

Above all, we’re looking for someone with a collaborative and team approach, a good sense of humour, a passion for their community, who can make the magic work for our clients.

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For a confidential conversation, please contact our recruitment partner Helen Dale at Everest People on 027 267 9725.