Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions
Join us at ScottishPower as a Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions. In this role you will be at the centre of strategic legal activity, advising on corporate M&A, joint ventures, and transformational commercial projects to shape the future of a cleaner, smarter, and more secure energy supply.
What makes this role exciting
* You’ll advise executive management and senior stakeholders on legal strategy for critical initiatives.
* You’ll serve as the key legal interface between ScottishPower and its global parent company Iberdrola.
* You’ll help shape legal strategy, manage risk, and unlock opportunities to accelerate our journey to net zero.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead and deliver legal support across strategic projects and transactions.
* Act as subject‑matter expert on M&A, joint ventures, and corporate activities.
* Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
* Provide clear, commercial legal advice to senior stakeholders.
* Identify and manage legal risks across the ScottishPower/Iberdrola Group.
What you’ll bring
* A current UK practising certificate and an LLB (or equivalent).
* Strong experience in a corporate/commercial law role.
* Proven expertise in M&A, joint ventures, or strategic transactions – ideally within the energy sector.
* Experience in a leading legal advisory team (in‑house or private practice).
* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, business‑focused advice.
Why join now?
ScottishPower is investing heavily in the future of energy – and legal is at the heart of that transformation. This is a rare opportunity to work on game‑changing projects, collaborate with senior leaders across a global organisation, and build a career with real purpose.
Benefits
* Competitive salary reviewed annually plus annual bonus.
* Our pension scheme – double match up to a 10% company contribution.
* 36 days annual leave (with holiday purchase option).
* Share schemes.
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
* Technology vouchers.
* Electric vehicle schemes.
* Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
* Healthcare benefit options – dental insurance, private medical insurance, Health Cash Plan, and annual health assessments.
* Life assurance (4x salary).
* Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
* Additional shopping, leisure, restaurant, and gym discounts, plus unique employee deals on travel insurance.
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, a world leader in wind energy, fully committed to generating all of its power from renewable resources and advancing the energy infrastructure of the future. We champion inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose, investing over £6m daily to support net‑zero goals and nurture internal talent.
Mobility
Applicants who are not citizens of the country of the vacancy must comply with applicable immigration requirements. The company will support the employee with necessary immigration arrangements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before the job posting end date: 23 December 2025.
To apply
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Job details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Legal
* Industry: Internet News
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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