Posted 2 weeks ago
Only considering candidates eligible to work in Auckland, New Zealand ⚠️
The role is within an award-winning, leading and very experienced in-house team, with significant learning and development opportunities. The position is designed to provide essential legal services and support as a member of the company’s internal legal team, providing broad technical support and implementation services to the Branch Network throughout New Zealand, as well as directly to clients, business referrers and other professionals and organisations.
About the role:
The position is required to provide conveyancing services, legal drafting services, including but not limited to, wills and enduring powers of attorney, trust establishment, gifting and one off trust documentation in accordance with governing legislation and Perpetual Guardian’s Best Practice. In addition the role is also required to provide transactional and administrative support for the PCS Legal and PCS Branch Network teams.
This is an opportunity for a motivated practitioner to build their brand and capability. Our Head Office is in Auckland, however we will consider candidates located anywhere in New Zealand.
Application DeadlineApril 30, 2026DepartmentLegal and EstatesEmployment TypePermanent - Full TimeLocationAuckland Head OfficeWorkplace typeOnsiteReporting ToTheresa Donnelly
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of legal documents using the company's procedures
- Undertaking conveyancing transactions, including Land online searching and e-dealing
- Ensuring full compliance with statutes, regulations and Company Policy
- Responsible for running Perpetual Guardian’s conveyancing practice
- Developing a good working relationship with internal clients, displaying professionalism and credibility
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Registered legal executive and relevant experience
- 5 + years relevant experience in a legal or quasi-legal environment
- Sound knowledge of trust structures and related documents
- Legal conveyancing experience, including sound knowledge and experience of Land online searching and e-dealing
Job Benefits
- Opportunity to work with Wealth Management Experts in New Zealand – career growth and training opportunities.
- Health and Life Insurance Cover*
- Discounts on company products – including free Will!
- Discounts on products and services through commercial business partners
*Eligibility criteria apply.
Next Steps Applications must include an up to date CV as well as a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria above and why this role interests you.
We will accept applications up until 30 April 2026, though we will commence interviews as we see suitable candidates coming through.
Please note that we will not be providing feedback on applications before the interview stage.
Note: Only candidates who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered. Previous applicants need not apply.
About Perpetual Guardian
Perpetual Guardian Group is the largest non-Government philanthropic entity in Aotearoa and the leading provider of fiduciary services in New Zealand. Through the provision of expert trust, asset planning and investment management across generations of New Zealanders, we've become leaders in the industry and, most importantly, trusted partners with our clients.
We are specialists in providing Wills, Trusts and Enduring Powers of Attorney. We understand the sensitive nature of Wills, supporting grieving families, helping to plan estates and achieve financial goals.
