In-house Lawyer | Property Finance | 4-6+ years' PQE

Job description

Our client is a well established and successful property finance company and they are seeking to appoint a commercially minded, detail-oriented in-house lawyer to support their business. This role is central to ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of loan transactions, management of security documentation and legal oversight across the lending lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors, General Manager and external solicitors to manage risk, resolve issues and ensure excellence in the firm's legal processes.

Skills & Experience:

It is essential you possess the following:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a current New Zealand practising certificate (or eligibility for one);
• 4-6+ years' PQE in property, banking & finance, or commercial law (private practice or in-house);
• Strong understanding of property law, securities and lending transactions;
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast paced commercial environment.

Preferred

• Experience with LINZ/signing and certifying;
• Experience working in property finance, banking, or mortgage lending;
• Familiarity with financial services regulation, including the FMC Act and PIE structures;
• Exposure to default enforcement and PLA processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transactional & Documentation Support;
• Loan Drawdowns & Repayments;
• Ongoing Legal Correspondence;
• Title Review & Property Due Diligence;
• Enforcement & Default Management;
• PIE Fund & Compliance Support;
• Legal Risk Management.

This is an impressive opportunity for an enthusiastic and high performing lawyer wishing to take the next step in their career that's supported by flexible working, unparalleled development opportunities and progressive policies and benefits. Some of which include 6 weeks annual leave, carpark, flexible working hours and the option to WFH for 3 days with everything provided to enable setting up a home office.

This is an intriguing and challenging role that would suit an astute lawyer looking to make an intelligent career move. Please contact Michelle Stewart in confidence to find out more or apply today quoting reference ELR3581.