Legal Counsel

Are you a commercial lawyer looking for a role that offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to work closely with a business making a positive impact across Aotearoa? Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP) is New Zealand's leading environmental and engineering consultancy. We're seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Auckland-based Corporate team in a flexible role that could suit someone looking to work from 24 hours per week through to full-time hours, or anything in between.

Working closely with our legal team and key stakeholders across the business, you'll provide practical legal advice and commercial support across a broad range of matters, helping our people deliver projects that support infrastructure, environmental, and community outcomes throughout New Zealand. What you’ll do This is a diverse in-house legal position supporting stakeholders across the business.

You'll provide commercially focused legal advice and contract support, while contributing to PDP's approach to risk management, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include

Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating consulting agreements, client contracts, subcontractor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other commercial arrangements. Providing practical legal advice across a range of commercial and operational matters. Supporting the management of contractual risks and obligations. Assisting with disputes, claims, and regulatory matters when required.

Supporting governance, insurance, employment, and compliance activities. Monitoring legislative developments and helping the business understand their impact. Contributing to legal templates, policies, procedures, and training initiatives. Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business and externally when required.

What you’ll bring We're looking for a lawyer who combines strong technical skills with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach. You'll bring: A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a current New Zealand practising certificate. At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial, contracts, corporate, or in-house legal practice.

Experience providing legal advice and contract support within a professional services, consulting, corporate, or similar environment. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to communicate legal issues in a practical and understandable way. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach.

What we offer

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a supportive, flexible, and inclusive culture where people are encouraged to do their best work and continue developing their careers. At PDP you'll enjoy: Flexible working arrangements, with hours ranging from approximately 24 hours per week through to full-time, depending on the successful candidate.

Hybrid working arrangements that support a healthy balance between office and home working. A supportive, inclusive culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and professional development. Exposure to diverse commercial, governance, and strategic legal work across the business. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, parental leave salary top-ups, and additional leave options.

The opportunity to contribute to projects that help solve important infrastructure and environmental challenges across Aotearoa. About PDP PDP is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading environmental science, engineering and advisory consultancies. Guided by our purpose, Today Shapes Tomorrow, we care deeply about delivering solutions for our clients and communities that meet today’s needs, while providing for the future.

Join our multi-disciplinary team, and help create innovative and enduring outcomes for people, place, economy, and environment. Application If you're looking for a flexible in-house legal role where you can apply your expertise, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful contribution to a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking anything from approximately 24 hours per week through to a full-time role. Apply today or for more information about the role, contact us at careers@pdp.co.nz. We look forward to hearing from you.