Legal Counsel

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure, and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

Job Description

Advise on major New Zealand transport, water and energy projects and shape legal strategy from tender to delivery with ACCIONA in Auckland.

Benefits

• Advise on major NZ transport, water and energy infrastructure
• Guide legal strategy from tender to completion on major projects
• Career development support, including mentoring and training

About ACCIONA

ACCIONA delivers complex infrastructure in New Zealand across transport, water and energy. Our Auckland-based legal team is growing to support some of the country’s most significant projects. Legal works alongside project leaders, procurement and executive leadership to manage risk and keep contract frameworks aligned with commercial objectives.

About the Opportunity

Join the Auckland head office team as a mid-to-senior Legal Counsel, reporting to the Head of Legal New Zealand. You will advise on construction and infrastructure projects from inception to completion, negotiate D&C, Alliance, PPP and bespoke contracts, and shape procurement and risk strategy during tender. You will manage disputes, including adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2002, and partner with external counsel. Work with project leaders, procurement and executive leadership, from head office or embedded in bid and project offices as needed.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Provide strategic legal advice on infrastructure projects from inception to completion
• Draft, review and negotiate D&C, Alliance, PPP and bespoke construction agreements
• Advise on procurement strategy and risk allocation, including during tender
• Resolve construction disputes, including adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2002
• Partner with external counsel to deliver cost-effective, high-quality legal services
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes affecting ACCIONA and the industry

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a current NZ practising certificate (essential)
• Post-admission experience in-house or at a top tier law firm
• Construction, projects, project finance or commercial law background
• Demonstrable experience with major construction contract forms
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting and analytical skills

Why join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

Ready to shape legal strategy on major infrastructure? Apply now with your current resume.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.