The Property Group
2022 Graduate Corporate Counsel (Apr 2022)
Wellington
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 50,000 - 60,000 / Year
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 30 Mar 2022
- Start date 30 Apr 2022 - 29 Jun 2022
The Property Group Limited (TPG) is New Zealand’s largest independent specialist property consultancy. Our legal team works alongside our property and other consultancy team members to provide specialised services to private and public sector clients. This is a unique opportunity to join our team and start on the pathway to a rewarding career.
About our graduate development programme
Our graduate development philosophy is built around great relationships and collaboration – we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share, and are excited about the fresh ideas and perspectives our graduates bring. Our two-year programme provides our graduates with a breadth of exposure to our business and develops well rounded consultants who can progress their career with us. Find out more about our programme here.
About our graduate roles
Our legal team are a talented group of people and apply their expertise, knowledge, and passion in the work they do for our clients every day. By joining our legal team, you will contribute to important projects that impact all New Zealanders such as transport, housing, and education.
A typical day for our corporate counsel may include providing legal advice to our property consultants, drafting agreements and reports, drafting notices and reports to facilitate the acquisition or disposal of land under the Public Works Act 1981, and supporting our consultants and clients.
We have a graduate opportunity in our legal team in our Wellington office.
About you
We are interested in hearing from people with a law degree, who are excited about a career in property and who share our values of caring, collaboration, positivity, and integrity.
The graduates who stand out to us will be:
- Passionate about our purpose and delivering a superior client experience
- Genuinely interested in a career in law, specialising in property within a consultancy environment
- Focused on quality and always take pride in their work
- Team players who build great relationships and work collaboratively
- Great communicators who write and present ideas clearly and accurately
- Critical thinkers who solve problems, challenges and think outside the box
- Curious and eager to learn and grow personally and professionally.
To be eligible to apply, you will be a current or recent graduate (within the past two years) from a law degree with, or in the process of obtaining, a practising certificate.
Life at TPG
We care about our people and support them to thrive and do great work. We offer a range of benefits that make TPG a great place to work.
How to apply
To submit your application, you will need:
- A recent CV that includes details of your degree, relevant work experience and hobbies or interests
- A cover letter that tells us a bit about yourself and your interest in our graduate role
- A copy of your most recent academic transcript.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice +more
Reviews
Day to day I am working on graduate planning tasks Simple Consents, assisting with policy making tasks
Day to day responsibilities are good and busy, however, it can be hard to branch out and diversify the work.
Support mostly admin tasks.
About the employer
The Property Group
4.2
100 - 500 employees
Construction & Property Services
The Property Group (TPG) is a locally owned property and planning consultancy, bringing Kiwis together to build Aotearoa for over two decades.
Pros and cons of working at The Property Group
Pros
Work environment and support.
The culture, being so welcoming, supportive and knowledgeable.
Flexibility in working location and hours.
Lots of support. Friendly staff. Clear communication and leadership pathways.
Culture within TPG is friendly and social. Social outings are prioritized to help staff bonding.
Cons
The workload can be overwhelming at times, however it's great for learning and becoming more knowledgeable in all areas related to the job.
Lack of perks.
Lack of structure and guidance within the middle management space.
Not bad office spaces, some much better than others.
There is a lack of transparency around career progression, especially regarding pay bands and what is needed to move from one level to the next.