Commercial Lawyer
We are looking for a Commercial Lawyer to join our award‑winning Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Team (LCDP) on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role can be based in Solihull or Nottingham and offers flexible hybrid working.
Responsibilities
* Provide in‑house legal advice across E.ON’s business, focusing on infrastructure and commercial energy solutions.
* Support the development and delivery of energy infrastructure projects, including on‑site and off‑site solar PV, wind, heat pumps, and heat networks.
* Advise on all aspects of project development, sales, procurement, construction, and operation.
* Draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, such as ESCOs, private wire, waste heat off‑take, and energy supply contracts.
* Advise on complex energy supply agreements, metering and data contracts, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and regulatory developments.
* Partner with senior stakeholders, product teams, and business units to enable innovation, customer value, and operational excellence.
* Manage legal risk effectively while supporting the delivery of sustainable growth.
Qualifications
* You’re a UK‑qualified solicitor or barrister.
* You have relevant experience advising on construction and/or complex commercial contracts.
* You bring strong business acumen and a practical, solutions‑focused approach.
* You’re confident working independently, but equally value collaboration and teamwork.
* You can work flexibly and remain resilient in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
* You have excellent communication and relationship‑building skills across all levels of the business.
* You have excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
* Experience in the energy industry, or within a regulated or in‑house environment.
* Familiarity with energy infrastructure projects, energy supply contracts, or PPAs — but if not, we’ll support you to learn.
Benefits & Work Culture
* Award‑Winning Workplace – We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34‑year‑olds.
* Outstanding Benefits – Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
* Flexible & Family‑Friendly – Our industry‑leading hybrid and family‑friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024.
* Inclusive & Diverse – We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers.
* Support at Every Stage of Life – We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited.
* Accessible & Supportive – Disability Confident Employer.
* Invested in Your Growth – From inclusive talent networks to top‑tier development programmes.
At a Glance
Reference no.: 238546
Closing date: 04/12/2025
Salary: £60,601 - £73,963
Contact
For information about the role please contact clare.lees@eon-uk.com
About E.ON UK
E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily toward the improvement of technical innovations and user‑friendly customer solutions for the new energy world.
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