Legal Counsel, Auckland

Auckland Transport Auckland, Auckland, NZ

Published 2025-11-28

Description

Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.

Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. Transport has the potential to shape our city for the better - from the streets we live, work and spend time on, to the trains, bus services, cycle and walkways we use every day.

Te Whiwhinga mahi  | The opportunity  

In this role, you will provide legal support across various AT functions as a trusted business partner.

As a key member of our highly respected, experienced, and collegial legal team, you will have the autonomy to manage your own matters while also having access to support when needed. Our open and agile environment will allow you to build relationships and engage with key decision-makers, including members of the executive team.

Your primary responsibilities will include advising on the commercial, risk allocation and regulatory aspects of a wide range of transport system relationships, contractual arrangements and service or project delivery structures.

Additionally, you will have the chance to be involved in a broader spectrum of legal work, including public law issues, intellectual property, regulatory, compliance, governance, and more.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
Experience providing legal advice across a broad range of areas relevant to the activities of a large, complex service delivery organisation, underpinned by a solid foundation in commercial/business law related matters and strong contractual drafting skills.
Exposure to infrastructure, construction, property related legal work, and/or complex procurement matters would be highly regarded as would a good understanding of the local government or public sector legal environment.
A minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in private practice or in-house.
Good commercial acumen, professionalism, integrity and a solution focused style.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
Strong leadership skills and a proven track record of leading and influencing across a range of functional teams.
Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand with an NZ practising certificate.

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga  - We care, Tiakitanga  - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga  - We connect, Auahatanga  - Better, bolder, together. 

 In addition, we also offer: 


Investment in your professional development and training 
Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
Paid parental and partner leave
Study assistance 
Health and Wellbeing benefits 
Professional memberships 
AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!

Tono mai ināianei! |

Location

Auckland
Auckland
New Zealand
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Job type Full time
Contract type Permanent
Salary type Monthly
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Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport
82 active jobs
Registered 2023-07-18
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Transport is a growing organisation responsible for planning and funding local public transport, operating the local roading network and managing the Auckland regions parking and traffic systems. We are passionate about providing Auckland with an integrated transport plan to keep the people and businesses of Auckland moving. Currently we have a team of 1600 staff and mainly based at 20 Viaduct Harbour, Auckland.
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