Front‑End Construction Lawyer for Major NZ Projects

Tyler Wren; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TOIL / Time in lieu

Progressive parental leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Tyler Wren in New Zealand is seeking a Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer (Front-End) to join a top-tier firm. You will handle front-end procurement, drafting and negotiation for major projects, with exposure to landmark Auckland/Wellington developments and a structured path to senior levels.

The role targets 2–4 years' PQE, offers hybrid working and a clear route to tier-one project experience across Australasian infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' PQE in front-end construction, major projects, or infrastructure law.
• Experience with top-tier, boutique, or mid-tier firms and ambitious career growth.
• Commercially minded with a drive for tier-one project exposure.

Responsibilities

• Advise developers, contractors, institutional investors, and government entities on front-end procurement, contract drafting, structuring and negotiation.
• Work on large, complex infrastructure and urban development projects in Australasia.
• Collaborate with Partners and Senior Lawyers to develop commercial edge.

Skills

Front-end construction law

Contract drafting

Procurement negotiation

Job description

Tyler Wren in New Zealand is seeking a Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer (Front-End) to join a top-tier firm. You will handle front-end procurement, drafting and negotiation for major projects, with exposure to landmark Auckland/Wellington developments and a structured path to senior levels.

The role targets 2–4 years' PQE, offers hybrid working and a clear route to tier-one project experience across Australasian infrastructure.