Jasmax Looking for Contracts / Legal Specialist at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Architecture & Design Practice
• Full time, or part time hours available
• Parnell location

About Jasmax

Jasmax is an established multi-disciplinary architecture and design practice with a rich heritage spanning more than 50 years. With 200 employees and strong leadership, we pride ourselves on developing our people to deliver world class projects.

Our portfolio of projects includes the New Zealand Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020, City Rail Link station designs, new AUT buildings, modern schools, mixed-use and multi-unit residential projects, and others still under wraps.

At Jasmax, we see it as our purpose to maximise the human experience and enhance the world around us. Our values are at the heart of what we do and shape our projects.

About The Role

This newly created position will see you work alongside and provide support to the Legal Counsel and Professional Practice Manager in delivering contract risk management to Jasmax. The work will be varied and interesting as you prepare detailed, and often complex commercial contract documentation.

As a key member of this close-knit team, you will enjoy taking on responsibility for the preparation and review of commercial contracts, as well as variations and related documents. The role also involves securing formal sign-off of contract terms, managing sub-consultant relationships and compliance obligations, contract quality assurance processes, as well as maintaining the contracts database and templates. Getting involved with continual improvement projects will also be available.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge dealing with legal documentation and commercial contract agreements
• Understanding of construction law and experience in the construction industry
• Methodical, organised, strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office software, with an emphasis on Outlook, Word and Excel
• 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
• An independent, responsive and adaptive work style
• A legal qualification is welcomed, but not essential

Benefits

Located in the heart of Parnell, Jasmax is easy to get to with transport links close by. We offer a stylish office space, and we are passionate about sustainability – we even have a worm farm and bees on the roof! There are plenty of eateries and cafes in the area, however our in-house Barista means excellent coffee and hot drinks are available throughout the day. We are socially connected through the offering of weekly industry talks and drinks, Christmas and mid-year celebrations. Your health and wellbeing is important to us. Flexible working arrangements, EPA services, sports and subsided yoga classes, to name a few.

Jasmax is an advocate for equal employment opportunities. We are committed to creating spaces that value diversity and inclusion and are free from discrimination and harassment, not just for our people but for all people. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We are also Rainbow Tick certified.

To find out more about Jasmax visit our website www.jasmax.com or to find out more about the role, you are welcome to call Tracey Church 021-303-301. Otherwise, please click on the link below to apply.