Senior Legal Counsel - Construction Specialist

Construction - Senior Legal Counsel - 3year fixed term contract

Exciting opportunity to join one of New Zealand's premier in-house legal teams and be involved in important and impactful construction legal work.

Great in-house legal role working on some of NZ's largest and most complex construction projects

Exposure to complex and diverse work in a fast-paced and transformational environment

3-years fixed term contract to align with delivery of our major projects, flexible work arrangements, FREE onsite parking

About the role

We are looking for a construction lawyer to join our team here at Auckland Airport for a 3-year fixed-term contract.

This role will partner closely with project delivery, procurement, commercial, operational and executive stakeholders to provide pragmatic legal advice throughout the project lifecycle, from procurement and contract negotiation through to project delivery, variations, claims management and dispute avoidance.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a complex project environment and balancing legal risk against commercial outcomes.

· Advising our infrastructure team on Auckland Airport's precinct-wide infrastructure plan, the role will need to provide strategic and contractual advice on our construction projects. A strong understanding of construction contracts is required

· Advising on potential disputes and appropriate resolution

· Providing legal advice regarding legal obligations

· Assisting staff with engagement with external stakeholders (airlines, Government organisations, contractors, third parties operating on Airport land)

· Maintaining and reviewing the Company's precedent documents

· Processing the execution of contracts and agreements in accordance with Company policy

· In conjunction with the Head of Legal and the rest of the legal team, liaising and managing the relationship with AIAL's external legal counsel

· Identifying appropriate matters to be outsourced and providing key link between relevant Company personnel and external legal counsel

What you'll bring to the role

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values Respectful, Collaborative, We Care, Integrity and Exceptional.

To ensure your success in this role, you will need:

· Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand and holding a current practicing certificate

· LLB

· 10+ years' experience across a leading private practice law firm(s) in a front end construction team and/or in an inhouse legal team

· Ability to work with of supervision but also as an effective team member

· Well-developed skills as a team contributor, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively

· Excellent relationship-building skills at all levels of the organisation

· Demonstrated success in applying influence and/ or negotiating to achieve a win/win outcome

· Ability to think strategically and cope with business complexity

· Understanding of commercial realities, and well-developed business acumen in the NZ construction industry

· Sound working knowledge of relevant legal frameworks in New Zealand

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way.

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand.

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It's a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand's recovery. Together we're its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We're all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We're a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They're what we stand for, who we are and how we act.

Apply today

It's our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you'll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that's making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

If this role sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online now.

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Desired Skills and Experience

We are looking for a construction lawyer to join our team here at Auckland Airport for a 3-year fixed-term contract. This role will partner closely with project delivery, procurement, commercial, operational and executive stakeholders to provide pragmatic legal advice throughout the project lifecycle, from procurement and contract negotiation through to project delivery, variations, claims management and dispute avoidance.