What is Legal paying?
Across 1,298 jobs advertised on Seek New Zealand, Legal roles typically advertise between $67,500 and $252,500 NZD a year, with a typical midpoint around $112,500. Ranges are entered by advertisers, so use them as a guide for negotiation.
Salaries by specialisation
| Specialisation | Advertised range | Typical mid | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generalists - In-house | $98k – $353k | $158k | 174 jobs |
| Corporate & Commercial Law | $98k – $253k | $153k | 155 jobs |
| Legal Secretaries | $58k – $103k | $78k | 155 jobs |
| Generalists - Law Firm | $58k – $203k | $93k | 148 jobs |
| Property Law | $78k – $203k | $113k | 157 jobs |
| Litigation & Dispute Resolution | $78k – $253k | $153k | 126 jobs |
| Industrial Relations & Employment Law | $78k – $203k | $153k | 56 jobs |
| Banking & Finance Law | $103k – $253k | $158k | 44 jobs |
| Family Law | $78k – $203k | $113k | 54 jobs |
| Law Clerks & Paralegals | $68k – $153k | $93k | 49 jobs |
| Criminal & Civil Law | $58k – $203k | $93k | 26 jobs |
| Legal Practice Management | $68k – $253k | $133k | 15 jobs |
| Intellectual Property Law | $68k – $203k | $98k | 12 jobs |
| Construction Law | $103k – $303k | $158k | 16 jobs |
| Tax Law | $98k – $253k | $173k | 10 jobs |
| Environment & Planning Law | $78k – $253k | $158k | 8 jobs |