Senior Construction Counsel - Front-End Advisory (Auckland)

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts in Auckland seeks a Senior Solicitor/Senior Associate to join the front-end construction advisory team, handling advisory and transactional work on major infrastructure, energy, transport and commercial projects.

You will work with senior partners, take direct client exposure, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to cross-functional work and dispute response as needed. This is a busy, collaborative environment with real opportunities to influence high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded, sharp, curious with solid front-end construction or advisory experience.
• Desire to advance career in a busy, highly regarded construction team.
• Location: Auckland, NZ

Responsibilities

• Provide front-end advisory and transactional legal services on major infrastructure programmes.
• Collaborate with senior partners on high-value projects to deliver practical results.
• Take direct client exposure and shape key project stages.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate lawyers.
• Participate in cross-functional work and contribute to back-end dispute resolution as needed.

Education

5+ years PQE in front-end construction or advisory work

Job description

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts in Auckland seeks a Senior Solicitor/Senior Associate to join the front-end construction advisory team, handling advisory and transactional work on major infrastructure, energy, transport and commercial projects.

You will work with senior partners, take direct client exposure, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to cross-functional work and dispute response as needed. This is a busy, collaborative environment with real opportunities to influence high-profile projects.