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