Senior 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.

As attached

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to be based in our Auckland office, where you will be instrumental in providing strategic legal guidance across all phases of complex infrastructure and development projects. In this standalone role, you'll work closely with a collaborative national legal team to manage legal risk, ensure compliance, and support the successful delivery of high-impact initiatives.

Partnering with internal stakeholders-including project leaders, procurement, and executive leadership-as well as external parties, you'll ensure contractual frameworks are robust, disputes are effectively managed, and legal strategy aligns with commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of complex construction contracts, consultancy agreements, and procurement documentation to support project success.
• Provide strategic legal advice across all phases of project delivery, including risk allocation, insurance, bonding, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation with confidence, including developing resolution strategies and engaging external counsel when required.
• Support contract administration and project execution by advising on variations, EOT claims, and contract interpretation, while actively participating in project meetings.
• Drive legal operations by delivering internal training, monitoring regulatory changes, supporting tendering processes, and aligning legal risk management with broader business goals.
  
  

Required Skills And Competencies

• Bachelor of Laws and a current Australian Practicing Certificate
• Extensive expertise in construction law, with a strong background advising on complex legal issues across major infrastructure and commercial projects
• Proven track record in large-scale infrastructure and commercial construction projects
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Strong background advising on complex legal issues across major infrastructure and commercial projects: expertise in construction law will be well-regarded
  
  

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.