We’re looking for a Senior Litigation Leader providing legal support and assistance to Credit Operations, with further support to the wider E.ON Group of Companies. You will be leading a dedicated team of Litigation Officers and managing a portfolio of claims including applications, meditations, advocacy and other litigation needs.**Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:****Court Case Management*** Responsible for a caseload of Fast/Multi/Complex case management to judgment or resolution.* Negotiating and drafting legally binding settlement agreements in writing, over the telephone and where necessary, attending mediation with opposing parties. **Advocacy*** Responsible for attending court in all case types on behalf of E.ON Group.* Providing coaching, training and support to the Litigation Officers, alongside the Senior Litigation Officers.**Audit/Training*** Responsible for auditing Litigation Officer case management and associated documentation pertaining to their cases. * Coach all aspects of all case management for Litigation Officers.* Provide ad hoc support to the wider Litigation team.* Collaborate with Senior Litigation Officers to produce and implement training materials where Litigation Officer knowledge gaps are identified.* Provide support and guidance to Litigation Officers to identify the best enforcement action for individual cases.**Stakeholder support and People Management*** Support with the performance management of all 3rd parties.* Support other departments and families across E.ON in relation to litigation (pre, post and complex disputes* Support wider teams with complex queries to avoid escalation with written and verbal communication. * Identity the best enforcement action for individual cases.* Identify, provide insight and take action to improve upstream processes.* Role model E.ON Next Values and embed E.ON Next Culture.* People Management of Litigation Officers, including development, performance management, leading through change and supporting all aspects of their wellbeing.* Delegation and supervision of casework to Litigation Officers ensuring fair distribution.* Ability to provide strategic direction and clarity to teams* Proven coaching and feedback and development skills* Proactive problem-solving and operational performance improvement* Strong leadership experience and ability to support teams during high-demand periods* Experience of working within a Litigation Team managing a portfolio of claims including applications, meditations, advocacy and other litigation needs.* Qualified to CILEX level 3 or equivalent law qualification.* Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to construct a coherent argument both verbally and in writing, and to adapt communication to suit the recipient.* Effective stakeholder management skills including both internal and external parties.* Ability to generate own correspondence using appropriate professional and legal language.* Able to demonstrate effective time management.* Strong organisational skills to include being able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.* Ability to work as part of a busy team and to work alone and using initiative.**Here’s what else you need to know:*** **Role may close earlier due to high applications.*** Competitive salary* Location – **Nottingham**E.ON Next office, Trinity House,2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX - with travel to our other sites when required.* Excellent parental leave allowance.* **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**. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you* **Inclusive & Diverse** - We’re the only energy company in the **Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers**. We’re also proud winners of **Best Employer for Women** and **Human Company of the Year**—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture* **Support at Every Stage of Life** - We’re **Fertility Friendly** and **Menopause Friendly** accredited, with inclusive support for everyone* **Accessible & Supportive*** **Invested in Your Growth** - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way* For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider
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