Specialist - Senior Legal Counsel at Contact Energy Ltd in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand | Kablio

Role

Description

contract negotiation

dispute resolution

customer service

compliance governance

legal advice

template management

Negotiate, draft, and review contracts
Support dispute resolution and business-as-usual activities
Deliver excellent customer service to stakeholders, making sure outputs are meaningful and support decision-making
Help ensure our governance and compliance activities are robust and effective
Provide clear, practical legal advice to all Contact business units
Be an active member of project teams, offering legal insight and solutions
Maintain and improve our standard contract templates and legal processes

Requirements

llb

practising certificate

energy sector

client service

problem solving

legal experience

LLB degree and a current practising certificate
Knowledge of, or interest in, the energy sector
Strong client-service ethic and practical problem-solving skills
8 years’ relevant legal experience

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Contact Energy Limited is a New Zealand-based electricity generator, natural gas wholesaler, and retailer of electricity, natural gas, broadband and LPG.
The company was formed in 1996 when it acquired electricity generation and gas assets from state-owned electricity generator ECNZ.
Contact Energy is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) under the ticker CEN.
For the fiscal year 2024, Contact Energy reported a net profit of NZ$235 million and total revenue of NZ$2.86 billion.
The company operates 11 power stations across New Zealand, using geothermal, hydro, and thermal energy to generate electricity.
Contact Energy's generation portfolio is predominantly renewable, with 80-85% of its electricity produced from hydro and geothermal stations.
The company is currently undertaking a five-year project to replace half of the 60-year-old hydropower turbines at the Roxburgh Power Station.
Contact Energy is developing new renewable energy projects, including the Tauhara geothermal power station and the Te Huka Unit 3 expansion.
The company is also investing in solar and wind projects, such as the Kōwhai Park Solar Farm and the Southland Wind Farm.
Contact Energy has partnered with Tesla to develop a 100MW grid-scale battery on New Zealand Steel land in Glenbrook, south Auckland.

Culture + Values

Embraces diversity and inclusion, ranking highly on global diversity indices
Focuses on employee wellbeing and work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements
Committed to sustainability and decarbonization of New Zealand's energy sector
Emphasizes safety as a core value, with a no-blame culture for reporting concerns
Promotes continuous learning and development for employees
Encourages innovation and curiosity among staff
Values transparency and open communication across all levels
Strives to be a positive force in local communities
Prioritizes customer satisfaction and service excellence

Environment + Sustainability

Committed to achieving net zero emissions from generation operations by 2035
Reduced absolute CO2e emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 76% since 2019 baseline
88% of electricity sourced from renewable sources in 2022
Investing $1.2 billion in renewable generation currently under construction
Plans to add up to 6.5TWh of new renewable capacity this decade, adding 15% more output to the New Zealand market
Decommissioning baseload thermal assets, with Taranaki Combined Cycle plant to be retired by end of 2024
Trialing carbon capture and reinjection technology at geothermal plants
First New Zealand company to establish a Green Borrowing Programme in 2017
Science-based emissions reduction targets approved by Science Based Target Initiative, aligned with 1.5°C warming limit
Supporting large industries and consumers to reduce emissions through electrification and demand response programs
Aiming for >95% renewable generation by end of 2024
Monitoring and reporting scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in line with Greenhouse Gas Protocol since 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

Recognized as top-ranked globally for diversity and inclusion in 2017
32% of renewable energy workforce are women
40% of solar PV workforce are women
Encourages employees to 'bring their true selves to work'
Develops skills to support and embrace diverse individuals and teams
Employees increased from 952 in 2020 to 1,273 in 2024
Commitment to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive

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Contact Energy Company Profile

Company

Overview

Contact Energy Limited is a New Zealand-based electricity generator, natural gas wholesaler, and retailer of electricity, natural gas, broadband and LPG.
The company was formed in 1996 when it acquired electricity generation and gas assets from state-owned electricity generator ECNZ.
Contact Energy is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) under the ticker CEN.
For the fiscal year 2024, Contact Energy reported a net profit of NZ$235 million and total revenue of NZ$2.86 billion.
The company operates 11 power stations across New Zealand, using geothermal, hydro, and thermal energy to generate electricity.
Contact Energy's generation portfolio is predominantly renewable, with 80-85% of its electricity produced from hydro and geothermal stations.
The company is currently undertaking a five-year project to replace half of the 60-year-old hydropower turbines at the Roxburgh Power Station.
Contact Energy is developing new renewable energy projects, including the Tauhara geothermal power station and the Te Huka Unit 3 expansion.
The company is also investing in solar and wind projects, such as the Kōwhai Park Solar Farm and the Southland Wind Farm.
Contact Energy has partnered with Tesla to develop a 100MW grid-scale battery on New Zealand Steel land in Glenbrook, south Auckland.

Culture + Values

Embraces diversity and inclusion, ranking highly on global diversity indices
Focuses on employee wellbeing and work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements
Committed to sustainability and decarbonization of New Zealand's energy sector
Emphasizes safety as a core value, with a no-blame culture for reporting concerns
Promotes continuous learning and development for employees
Encourages innovation and curiosity among staff
Values transparency and open communication across all levels
Strives to be a positive force in local communities
Prioritizes customer satisfaction and service excellence

Environment + Sustainability

Committed to achieving net zero emissions from generation operations by 2035
Reduced absolute CO2e emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 76% since 2019 baseline
88% of electricity sourced from renewable sources in 2022
Investing $1.2 billion in renewable generation currently under construction
Plans to add up to 6.5TWh of new renewable capacity this decade, adding 15% more output to the New Zealand market
Decommissioning baseload thermal assets, with Taranaki Combined Cycle plant to be retired by end of 2024
Trialing carbon capture and reinjection technology at geothermal plants
First New Zealand company to establish a Green Borrowing Programme in 2017
Science-based emissions reduction targets approved by Science Based Target Initiative, aligned with 1.5°C warming limit
Supporting large industries and consumers to reduce emissions through electrification and demand response programs
Aiming for >95% renewable generation by end of 2024
Monitoring and reporting scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in line with Greenhouse Gas Protocol since 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

Recognized as top-ranked globally for diversity and inclusion in 2017
32% of renewable energy workforce are women
40% of solar PV workforce are women
Encourages employees to 'bring their true selves to work'
Develops skills to support and embrace diverse individuals and teams
Employees increased from 952 in 2020 to 1,273 in 2024
Commitment to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive

Articles

Careers at Contact Energy

Contact Energy Jobs on SEEK

About Us

Contact Energy Company Profile