Commercial Lawyer

E.ON UK PLC; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking Commercial Lawyers for a 12-month fixed-term contract focused on supporting high-profile sustainable energy projects. Roles available in Solihull or Nottingham with flexible hybrid working options. Responsibilities include providing in-house legal advice, supporting energy infrastructure projects, and advising on commercial agreements. Ideal candidates will be UK-qualified solicitors or barristers with experience in construction law, corporate law, and Financial Services law. A supportive and diverse workplace with extensive benefits.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension and life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to flexible benefits

Fertility and Menopause friendly support

Qualifications

• Experience advising on construction and complex commercial contracts.
• Experience with corporate law, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• FCA and Financial law expertise relevant to propositions and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house legal advice across E.ON's business.
• Advise on energy infrastructure projects and complex contracts.
• Support the partnership and bidding processes for strategic energy initiatives.

Skills

Construction law advice

Corporate law expertise

Financial Services law knowledge

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

UK-qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Commercial Lawyer

We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone! We are looking for a number of Commercial Lawyers to join our award-winning Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Team (LCDP) on a 12-month fixed-term contract. These roles can be based in Solihull or Nottingham (to be agreed on a role-by-role basis) and offer flexible hybrid working. Are you ready to shape the legal foundation of a greener energy future? We're looking for four proactive and commercially minded legal professionals to support our Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS), Industrial and Commercial (I&C), Next business areas and our Commercial Projects team. This is your opportunity to work on high-profile sustainable energy projects and play a vital role in helping E.ON deliver innovative solutions across the UK - from powering hospitals and ports, to working with major industrial clients and connecting new energy solutions in residential homes.

Here's what you'll be doing

EIS and I&C Commercial Lawyers

• Providing in-house legal advice across E.ON's business, with a focus on infrastructure and commercial energy solutions.
• Enabling energy infrastructure projects (including on site and off site PV solar, wind and heat pumps, and heat networks) for commercial and public sector clients by providing advice on all aspects of development, sales, procurement, construction and operation.
• Advising on a range of commercial contracts including ESCO, private wire, waste heat off‑take, and energy supply agreements.
• Advising on complex energy supply agreements, data and metering contracts, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and regulatory changes.

Commercial Projects Lawyer

• Advising on partnering and joint ventures; mergers and acquisitions and internal reorganisations.
• Supporting our City Quarter Partnerships team, including bidding for strategic energy partnerships with cities (which typically involve corporate or commercial partnering).
• Supporting our Heat Zone Development Team on our entry into the market for the next step in district heating (which may involve corporate or commercial partnering and/or third party financing).

Next Commercial Lawyer

• Providing in-house counsel and supporting the delivery of a wide range of propositions to bring energy solutions and innovative tariffs into residential homes.
• Advising on legal risk in respect of FCA and Financial Services law impacting the E.ON Next business.
• Advising on a range of commercial contracts, including metering agreements.

What we need from you

• You're a UK-qualified solicitor or barrister.
• For EIS/I&C Commercial Lawyers - that you have relevant experience advising on construction and/or complex commercial contracts.
• For the Commercial Projects Lawyer - that you have appropriate experience advising on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, partnering, joint ventures and reorganisations.
• For the Next Commercial Lawyer - that you have FCA and Financial law expertise and relevant experience of applying that knowledge to propositions and projects.
• 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.

It would be great if you also had

• Experience in the energy industry, or within a regulated or in-house environment.
• For the Next Commercial Lawyer role, experience in a retail environment is also welcomed.
• For the EIS/I&C Commercial Lawyer role, familiarity with energy infrastructure projects, energy supply contracts, or PPAs - but if not, we'll support you to learn.

Here's what you need to know

• 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- Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth- From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we'll support your growth every step of the way.