Solicitor / Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate - Construction, Infrastructure and Energy (Advisory)

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is seeking a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor/Senior Associate to join its Construction, Infrastructure and Energy Advisory team in Auckland. You will work alongside leading specialists on major projects across New Zealand and beyond, developing your advisory skills in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

We welcome junior to senior lawyers with 2–12 years PQE in transactional or advisory work, especially in construction, infrastructure or energy, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• 2–12 years PQE in transactional or advisory work, ideally in construction, infrastructure or energy.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to move across to specialise in construction from a commercial or property practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major infrastructure, renewable energy and development projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate construction, infrastructure and energy contracts.
• Conduct research and provide well-reasoned advice on transactional and regulatory matters.
• Assist with procurement structures, tendering processes and risk allocation advice on major project delivery.

Skills

Drafting skills

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Construction advisory

Education

NZ solicitor qualification

Job description

Solicitor / Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate - Construction, Infrastructure and Energy (Advisory)

As we grow our Construction, Infrastructure and Energy Advisory team, we are seeking talented lawyers to join and work alongside some of the country's leading specialists in these sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated advisory lawyers to develop their skills and career by working on major projects across New Zealand and beyond.

About our firm

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a leading New Zealand law firm with a proud 130-year history and was named New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards.

Known for our technical excellence and commercial approach, we partner with leading clients to deliver practical solutions to complex challenges. Guided by our value of Waka Eke Noa, we foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where our people are empowered to thrive.

With offices in Auckland and Wellington and strong Asia-Pacific connections through the MinterEllison Legal Group, we offer the best of a top-tier New Zealand firm with the reach of an international network.

About the team

Ranked Band 1 by Chambers (Construction) andLegal500 (Real Estate & Construction; Projects & Resource Management), our Construction, Infrastructure and Energy Advisory team is one of the most respected teams in the country. They are collaborative, ambitious, energetic and at the forefront of their sectors.

Led by partners Natasha Hood , Vimal Nair and Mark Crosbie , the team work on complex, high-profile projects that are shaping New Zealand's future. They advise on major infrastructure, renewable energy and development projects, spanning transport, utilities, and large-scale commercial, residential, retail and industrial developments.

Our clients include major energy companies, overseas investors, central and local government, financial institutions, leading private sector organisations and high networth investors.

Our broader team are supported by exceptional mentors who are committed to developing their people, providing hands-on opportunities to build technical expertise, strengthen client relationships and accelerate careers. They:

• work as part of project teams advising clients on significant construction, infrastructure and energy transactions;
• assist in the drafting, review and negotiation of construction, infrastructure and energy contracts across a range of standard and bespoke forms;
• conduct research and provide well-reasoned advice on transactional and regulatory matters; and
• assist with procurement structures, tendering processes and risk allocation advice on major project delivery.

About you

We are looking for junior and senior lawyers to join with between2 and 12 years PQE in transactional or advisory work, ideally in construction, infrastructure or energy.

We would encourage and welcome any junior lawyers who are open to moving across to specialise in construction from a commercial or property practice where they have been involved in complex contract review and preparation.

You will demonstrate excellent drafting skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive, self-motivated approach to managing your workload.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, together with a genuine passion for developing and nurturing client relationships.

If this sounds like you and you're looking for a role where you'll be challenged, supported, and trusted to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. A confidential, informal, chat can be arranged over coffee if you would like to learn more in the first instance.

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