Contract / Legal Specialist

• Architecture & Design Practice

• Full-time or part-time hours available

• Parnell location

Jasmax is seeking a talented legal professional to join its Auckland studio. 

Jasmax is a multi-award-winning architecture and design practice with studios across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. With over 250 staff members, Jasmax offers multi-disciplinary expertise and integrated design solutions across architecture, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture.

The role:

This role is a key support to Legal Counsel and will see you deliver excellent contract risk management across Jasmax. 

• Prepare, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and related documents.
• Secure formal sign-off of contract terms.
• Support internal stakeholders with legal queries and provide guidance on contract terms and risk mitigation.
• Manage sub-consultant contractual relationships and compliance obligations.
• Manage contract quality assurance processes and maintain the contracts database and templates. 
• Involvement in continual improvement projects.  

Attributes, skills and experience we are looking for:

• Understanding of commercial contracting principles and professional service agreements.
• Experience in contract management or legal support, ideally within a construction or architectural/engineering design firm.
• Methodical, organised, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise.
• High-level attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills, confident and articulate in business writing.
• Ability to develop effective and professional documents, tools, and presentation materials.
• A responsive and adaptive work style.
• A legal qualification, such as a LLB or Legal Executive Diploma, is welcomed.

Why Jasmax?

At Jasmax, our workplace culture is defined by the values of our Manifesto; we celebrate bravery, honesty, thoughtfulness, the unity that arises from diversity and respect for people and place. When you join Jasmax, you will receive Te Hau Ora or The Breath of Life, a koauau symbolising the value of your individual contribution to our collective endeavour.

We offer:

• A flexible work environment, including part-time hours, flexible start and finish times, a one-day working from home policy, extended parental leave, and personalised return-to-work plans.
• A title frame programme that promotes internal progression and recognition. 
• A diverse and inclusive culture – Jasmax is an equal opportunity employer and proud Gold Supporter of the Pride Pledge.

How to apply: 

Please submit your CV. 

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.