Legal Director - Part Time

A legal services organisation in Auckland is seeking a Part-Time / Flexible Consultant to act as a Director, and the Trust Account Supervisor (around 24 hours a week). This position offers you the opportunity to participate actively at board level and oversee trust account operations while ensuring compliance with key workplace policies. If you are a detail oriented professional with a background in property law, commercial transactions, and conveyancing, this flexible, part-time role provides you with the opportunity to share your expertise and contribute meaningfully to the organisation. The organisation values integrity and a collaborative approach, offering you the chance to work independently while being supported by the team.

What you'll do:

• Administer all trust accounting functions for the New Zealand office, including maintenance of trust account records and preparation of required reports and certifications.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all trust account rules and regulations by staying informed about regulatory changes and providing training or guidance to relevant staff members.
• Attend quarterly board meetings as a Director, participating fully in discussions and contributing to organisational governance.
• Act as the designated person responsible for workplace policies relating to bullying, discrimination, harassment (including racial and sexual harassment), and violence, ensuring adherence to legislative requirements and organisational standards.
• Provide ad-hoc advice and consultation on New Zealand property law and conveyancing matters, supporting colleagues with your specialist knowledge.
• Deliver training or guidance on regulatory updates affecting trust accounts or workplace conduct policies to ensure ongoing compliance across the organisation.

What you bring:

• Experience in property law, commercial transactions, and conveyancing within New Zealand.
• Hold current qualifications related to trust account management.
• A strong understanding of trust accounting regulations and proven compliance experience.
• Completion of the Stepping Up programme is required to ensure readiness for trust account supervision responsibilities.
• Familiarity with workplace conduct legislation including anti-bullying, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment and anti-violence policies.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. With flexible working opportunities, this organisation is great for professionals seeking part-time or semi-retirement options, where you can enjoy meaningful work and life balance. Ongoing training opportunities keep staff up to date with industry developments while generous support structures mean you will be supported by the organisation and team from day one.

What's next:

If you are ready to bring your expertise into a flexible role where your contributions truly matter, apply today or contact Kate Williams on +64 9 374 7325 or kate.williams@robertwalters.co.nz.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Kim on +64 9 374 7341.