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**Role Overview**

We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team at the heart of New Zealand's energy sector. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic legal guidance across our dynamic organisation.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters, including advising on contractual, compliance and operational challenges. You will be responsible for working alongside executive leaders and business functions, supporting decision-making with clear, commercially astute legal advice.

This is a fixed term parental leave cover role, offering a unique opportunity to make a real impact in shaping New Zealand's energy landscape.

  • Advise on commercial and regulatory matters, working with stakeholders including electricity generators, distribution networks, regulators, service partners, and suppliers.
  • Work alongside executive leaders and business functions, supporting decision-making with clear, commercially astute legal advice.
  • Navigate complex contractual, compliance and operational challenges with confidence and clarity.