Key Lawyer Role in Property and Construction

4 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Ilanz Full time

About Ilanz, an industry leader with a values-driven approach. We offer stable work for nearly 1,700 people and have an ambitious five-year strategy underway.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Construction / Property) to join our dynamic team focused on achieving strategic goals.

  • Engage with stakeholders across the business and provide advice on property matters, with a focus on construction projects.
  • Support acquisitions, development, delivery, and remediation activities.
  • Provide commercial legal support to ensure organisational risks are minimised and rights maximised.

This role involves working closely with the General Counsel and providing a mix of construction, property, and commercial advice.

The Newmarket location offers flexible work options, making this an excellent opportunity to supercharge your career with a recognised market leader in a growing industry.

Requirements
  • LLB qualified, admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the New Zealand High Court.
  • Eligible to hold a current legal practising certificate.
  • Upwards of 6 years' relevant experience in construction law, with a focus on front-end construction.
  • Desirable exposure to property, commercial contracts, and corporate legal work.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ideal experience includes multi-site operations and quality customer/stakeholder management.

Prior in-house experience is preferred but not essential.



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