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As Legal Counsel at Auckland Airport, you will play a key role in providing timely, strategic and commercially focused legal advice across a large, multi-faceted enterprise. This is not a narrow or siloed inhouse role. You will be a trusted adviser working across the business on matters that genuinely shape the future of New Zealand’s gateway to the world — from major commercial agreements to complex operational and regulatory issues.
Job Responsibility:
Advising the company on a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documentation
Supporting and participating in negotiations with counterparties
Guiding the business through potential disputes and resolution pathways
Providing strategic legal input on major projects
Helping teams navigate complex, novel or high-risk legal issues
Interpreting legislative obligations and advising on their operational impact
Assisting with engagement involving airlines, Government agencies, and third parties
Maintaining and improving precedent documents and legal processes
Creating efficient processes for drafting, negotiating, and executing documents
Supporting insurance acquisition and annual renewal processes
Managing the formal execution and recording of contracts in line with company policy
Requirements:
LLB and admission as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand, with a current practising certificate
Around 3+ years’ experience in a leading private practice law firm and/or in-house legal role
Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions‑focused advice
The confidence to work independently, balanced with a collaborative team mindset
Excellent relationship-building skills across all levels of an organisation
Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate to achieve balanced, win/win outcomes
The ability to think strategically and operate effectively within business complexity
An understanding of commercial realities, and well-developed business acumen
A sound working knowledge of New Zealand contract law and other relevant legal frameworks