Senior Legal & Commercial Advisor, Auckland
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Artemis Executive Recruitment

Senior Legal & Commercial Advisor

  • Posted 2mo ago
  • On Site
  • Fixed Term Contract

Auckland

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected team on a fixed term contact working on some of NZs most significant energy & infrastructure projects.

  • Advise on nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects
  • Work alongside highly experienced senior lawyers in a collaborative team
  • 9 months FTC - Flexible working arrangements with full-time or 0.8 FTE

About the role


Our client is seeking an experienced senior legal counsel to join its inhouse legal team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. Based primarily in Auckland, this role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of complex energy, infrastructure and construction projects while partnering closely with senior business leaders and experienced legal professionals.


You will provide commercially focused legal advice across major development projects, large-scale construction contracts, procurement, commercial agreements, regulatory matters and strategic business initiatives. Working as a trusted adviser, you will support projects from inception through to delivery while helping manage legal risk and deliver practical commercial outcomes.


This is a 9-month fixed-term opportunity (with some flexibility on duration) offering market-leading work, genuine flexibility around working hours and the option to work full-time or four days per week for the right candidate. While Auckland is the preferred location, other office locations may be considered


What we’re looking for

  • A skilled lawyer with 8+ years' post qualification experience, gained in private practice, in-house or a combination of both and a current NZ legal practising certificate
  • Exposure to energy, infrastructure, or utilities sectors is an advantage
  • Strong commercial contracting experience, particularly involving large-scale construction, infrastructure or major projects
  • Excellent commercial judgement and a pragmatic, risk-based approach to legal advice
  • The ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the business
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in the energy, infrastructure, construction or other regulated sectors would be advantageous, but is not essential
  • A collaborative approach and the confidence to work autonomously on complex matters

About the organisation


Our client is a highly regarded market leader delivering nationally significant infrastructure and energy projects across New Zealand. The legal team is recognised as a trusted commercial partner to the business, working collaboratively across major strategic initiatives while supporting innovation and long-term growth.


How do I apply?


Click on “Apply Now”. Alternatively, contact us directly and quote reference number 1725201.


We have a range of in-house and private practice roles for lawyers at all levels.  If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to hear what else is available, give us a call.  We’d love to hear from you.


Kathryn Cross BMus LLB

027 700 8049 | kathryn.cross@artemisnz.com


At Artemis Executive Recruitment, we connect remarkable people with great places to work.


Artemis Executive Recruitment is committed to creating inclusive and respectful workplaces.  We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our client organisations.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Construction Law
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Procurement
  • Legal Advice
  • Commercial Contracting
  • Drafting
  • Negotiation

Desired Soft Skills

  • Autonomous
  • Collaborative
  • Commercial Judgement
  • Pragmatic
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • 🏃 Women Leadership
  • 👩 Woman CEO

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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