Construction Law Expert

7 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Minter Ellison Rudd Watts Full time

**About Minter Ellison Rudd Watts**

We are a top-tier New Zealand law firm with a 130-year history, committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Our construction practice is the largest dedicated team in New Zealand, with six partners and over 20 legal staff. We cover all aspects of transactional and advisory construction work, from front-end to back-end, across various sectors.

This senior role will be part of our front-end team, based in Auckland. You will work closely with our impressive client base, including central and local government, listed companies, financial institutions, and private businesses.

We advise on significant construction transactions and work alongside leading lawyers in this practice area. This opportunity allows you to lead projects, provide expert advice, and support a strong cohort of junior and senior solicitors.

To succeed in this role, you will require not less than 4 years' experience in transactional/advisory construction at a senior level. Our ideal candidate is intellectually and commercially astute, with excellent communication skills.

**Our Team**

We pride ourselves on being a collegial, committed, energetic, and highly-capable team. We achieve excellent results by working together and valuing individuality.



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