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Mairi Boatfield

Brisbane,Australia

Summary


Results-driven commercial & legal professional prepared to drive growth and profitability. Proven track record in strategic planning and market analysis. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration to meet changing business needs. Skilled in negotiation, financial oversight, and client relationship management. Known for delivering impactful solutions and exceeding performance targets.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

QLD, VIC TAS (TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE)
07.2025 - Current
  • Reporting to GM of Commercial & Risk AU
  • New role created to divide the risk profile of Transport & Infrastructure projects across Eastern Australia
  • Participant in industry working groups and forums
  • Participated in the design and roll out of 12-month commercial strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives
  • Work with GMs to deliver against BU budgets
  • Project Board member
  • Lead contract negotiations over $500M with industry tier 1 clients
  • Improvement of commercial models aligned to real operational / quality risk
  • Develop / lead commercial training across multiple lines of business
  • Managing a commercial team ranging in skill level from graduates to senior commercial managers

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

QLD, VIC TAS (TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE)
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Reporting to Commercial Director – East Coast
  • Responsible for project portfolio across the three jurisdictions
  • Margin improvement plans and commercial strategy
  • Accountabilities per below expanded to Qld, Tasmania, Vic
  • Management of broader team with diverse skillset

QLD COMMERCIAL MANAGER (TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE)
09.2023 - 02.2025
  • Reporting to GM of Major Projects
  • Responsible for ensuring identification and mitigation of commercial and technical risks associated with preparation of bids
  • Internal and external Teaming Agreements, Services Agreements and contracts for major or minor works
  • Participation in project governance boards
  • Project lifecycle overview of all Qld surfacing projects from a commercial perspective, including dispute management and adequate resourcing of projects for commercial compliance with internal methodologies
  • Responsible for management, training and development of QLD commercial team members
  • Downer Industry Representation – Australian Flexible Pavements Association
  • Interface with internal and external Legal
  • Audit response lead
  • Customer relationship management

COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTS ADVISOR

Downer Group
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Reporting to National & Legal Commercial Manager
  • Qld lead commercial and contract advisor
  • Pre contracts departures and negotiations
  • Project overview and dispute management
  • Audit response lead
  • Customer relationship management

LEGAL ADVISOR & COMPANY SECRETARY

Riverside Marine
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Reporting to General Counsel & the Board of Directors
  • In house legal with strong marine focus
  • Commercial & legal management of contracts $50M+
  • Mergers & Acquisitions including legal due diligence
  • Liaising with external legal panel
  • Contract drafting and variations, negotiation and advice, tenders and EOIs
  • Strong working knowledge of BIMCO platform and standard contracts
  • Subcontracting arrangements and management
  • Legal policy research, development and review
  • Legal support and advice to five operating businesses
  • ASIC entity management; company secretarial; corporate governance
  • Management of company insurance portfolio and broker communication
  • WorkCover claims management; Fair Work claims management; submissions for mediation and conference attendance
  • Advise general advice on performance management, employee relations and other matters according to internal policy, legislation and best practice guidelines
  • Riverside Marine partnership model lead advisor

REVERSE SECONDMENT

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Commercial and Corporate Practice: Share and asset sale transactions, mergers and acquisitions, listing applications, land tax exemptions
  • Litigation practice: Research and case summaries, applications and affidavits, attendance at hearings
  • Property practice: Commercial leases, research and registrations, policy research, development and review

QUALITY CONNECTOR & LAW GRADUATE

Riverside Marine
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Management of five administration teams across Australia
  • Assistant Company Secretary
  • Employment contract drafting for review by General Counsel; Modern Awards research and application
  • Assisted in research and drafting materials for legal/compliance workshops
  • Assisted in management of contract negotiations and variations with contractor groups
  • Information management; implement structure for legal records management

LEGAL INTERN

Townsville Community Legal Centre
02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Client first interviews
  • File notes
  • Research and application of legal principles and legislation to matters under solicitor's supervision
  • Other work history:
  • Ozcare Aged Care Facility – Support Services (p/t while studying), 2012-2017
  • Outback Landscape Supplies – Business Owner, 2003-2010 (career gap 2010-2012, primary caregiver)
  • David Barton Pharmacy Brokers – Administration Manager 2001-2003

Education

Bachelor of Laws -

James Cook University
01.2018

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - undefined

College of Law
01.2018

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Australian Institute of Company Directors
01.2020

Skills

  • Commercial and legal management of contracts $500M including front end and disputes
  • Commercial management of large scale infrastructure & services contracts
  • Corporate governance and risk management
  • Corporate transactions including share or asset sales and legal due diligence projects for potential acquisitions
  • Experienced maritime/construction law advisor, including IR risk reduction strategies
  • Complex legal drafting including technical contracts and policy
  • Strong relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Pricing strategy
  • Commercial strategy implementation

Timeline

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

QLD, VIC TAS (TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE)
07.2025 - Current

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

QLD, VIC TAS (TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE)
02.2025 - 07.2025

QLD COMMERCIAL MANAGER (TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE)
09.2023 - 02.2025

COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTS ADVISOR

Downer Group
04.2023 - 09.2023

REVERSE SECONDMENT

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
06.2021 - 12.2021

LEGAL ADVISOR & COMPANY SECRETARY

Riverside Marine
09.2020 - 04.2023

QUALITY CONNECTOR & LAW GRADUATE

Riverside Marine
03.2018 - 01.2020

LEGAL INTERN

Townsville Community Legal Centre
02.2017 - 07.2017

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - undefined

College of Law

Bachelor of Laws -

James Cook University

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Australian Institute of Company Directors
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