Senior/Legal Counsel - Commercial

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Te Kaunihera o Tāmāki Makaurau/Auckland Council has a great opportunity for a permanent full-time lawyer to join the Commercial legal team of Ngā Ratonga Ture/Legal Services. 

The team supports all commercial, construction, corporate, development and transactional work of Council and key subsidiaries, ranging from business-as-usual procurement and contract negotiation to significant infrastructure, urban renewal and large project work. We also support council’s capital raising, funding and finance activities, corporate governance and compliance.

The commercial work is diverse, including large contracts (waste, maintenance and operating contracts), joint ventures, and ICT projects and services.

We drive value and results for Aucklanders through good contract management, efficient use of assets, and collaborating on delivery with Government and private sector partners.

You’ll provide quality legal research, analysis and advice with the opportunity to get involved in increasingly technical matters, with an initial focus on development and infrastructure. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

You don’t need local government experience, but you do need a keen interest in commercial and transactional work. We have flexibility to shape the role and seniority depending on your experience and expertise and will be looking at candidates with a PQE of 4-10 years You will be able to work closely with the other lawyers in Legal Services, and with elected members and a wide range of business units and managers at all levels of the organisation. 

Legal Services is an in-house team of 50+ lawyers in five teams (Commercial, Property, Civil Litigation, Regulatory & Enforcement and Public Law). We empower Auckland Council to do the right thing, the right way, for an Auckland we can all be proud of. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We have a fantastic, inclusive working environment, which is collaborative, fun, safe and results driven. There is a lot of support, salaries are competitive, and flexible working is standard (many of our team regularly work from home 1-2 days a week). 

Please call Bram van Melle (Associate General Counsel, Commercial) on 021 225 7830 if you want to discuss the role before applying. We’d love to hear from you.

Click HERE to view the full position description.

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: 17th of October at 11.59pm

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.