Senior Associate -Construction and Projects -Auckland

Bell Gully; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Health & wellbeing programme

Parental leave

Health insurance subsidy

Team events

Job summary

Bell Gully in Auckland seeks a Senior Associate to join its market-leading Construction and Projects practice. You will work with partners on significant projects for national and international clients, delivering innovative legal solutions across construction, infrastructure, and property development.

The role offers exposure to renewable energy projects, a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and a strong culture with tailored leadership programmes, relocation support, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE, including private practice and/or in-house.
• Strong construction and projects experience, including renewable energy, property development or infrastructure.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent initiative and client service skills.

Skills

Construction & projects experience

Client relationship management

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Senior Associate -Construction and Projects -Auckland

15 October 2026

• Some of New Zealand's most significant projects
• Top tier national and international clients
• Market leading construction and projects practice

Bell Gully is independently recognised as New Zealand’s leading commercial law firm, opening a world of career opportunities working with a range of clients including iconic New Zealand brands, innovative start-ups, leading multinationals, global investment banks, financial institutions, iwi, and government agencies. We aim for excellence, and our people are the foundation for our continued success.

About the role

Bell Gully is looking for a talented lawyer to join its Construction and Projects team in Auckland.

Working with partners Ian Becke and Scott Lochhead, you will join a team that is regarded as the market leading construction and projects practice in New Zealand, and is known for its commercial approach, with specialist expertise in construction, infrastructure, and property development projects across a wide range of sectors, including renewable energy.

We are looking for self-motivated construction lawyer who want to be involved in market-leading projects, build meaningful client relationships, and deliver innovative legal services.

Experience and qualifications

• 7+ years PQE, including private practice and/or in‑house.
• Strong construction and projects experience preferably including in any of renewable energy, property development, and infrastructure.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent initiative and client service skills.

Culture and benefits

In addition to a strong team culture, we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to support our people. These include:

• team-based working from home policy
• industry leading personalised leadership programme
• relocation package
• comprehensive health and wellbeing programme, including a generous parental leave policy
• annual subsidy for health insurance and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
• sports teams, an annual ball, regular team events and department events

We continuously work hard to ensure our workplace is inclusive, and trust that different experiences, perspectives, and values work together to achieve a better outcome. As such, this position is open to anyone with the qualifying skill set.