Senior Legal Counsel
- Work closely alongside the General Counsel
- Provide a broad mix of construction, property and commercial advice
- Newmarket location with flexible work options
Here is your opportunity to supercharge your career with a recognised market leader in a growing and meaningful industry.
About the role
Join this industry leader as Senior Legal Counsel (Construction / Property) and be part of a dynamic and supportive team focused on achieving their strategic goals.
There is nothing boring about this role - you will engage with stakeholders across the business and provide advice in property matters, with a particular focus on construction projects. Activities will include acquisitions, development, delivery and remediation.
You will also provide wider commercial legal support to ensure that the risks for the organisation are minimised and all rights are maximised.
What we’re looking for
- LLB qualified, admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the New Zealand High Court, eligible to hold current legal practising certificate
- Upwards of 6 years’ sound relevant experience in construction law with a particular focus on front end construction
- Exposure to property, commercial contracts, corporate legal work is desirable. Prior inhouse experience is preferred but not essential
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ideally, you will have experience of multi-site operations and have good quality customer and stakeholder management experience so that you are well placed to achieve excellent outcomes
About the company
A leading owner and operator of retirement villages and aged care services, Metlifecare is a robust, values-led organisation that provides stable and stimulating work for close to 1,700 people. With an ambitious and exciting five-year strategy currently underway there is no better time to join them and enjoy top quality work, top remuneration and excellent benefits.
How do I apply?
Click HERE. Alternatively, contact us directly and quote reference number 1319209.
We have a range of terrific inhouse and private practice roles for lawyers at all levels. If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to hear about what else is available, give us a call. We’d love to hear from you.
Kathryn Cross BMus LLB
027 700 8049 | [email protected]
Lara Gordon BA LLB (Hons)
027 349 6352 | [email protected]
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