Junior Commercial Lawyer

E.ON UK PLC; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Junior Commercial Lawyer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support legal matters for E.ON Next, focusing on contracts and compliance. The role requires a qualified solicitor with 1-3 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset. Enjoy hybrid working and award-winning benefits, including generous holiday, pension scheme, and development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a commercial role.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support E.ON Next business with legal matters including contracts and compliance.
• Advise on energy solutions and commodity contracts.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor of England and Wales

Job description

Junior Commercial Lawyer

Fixed term - 12 months

Salary - £45,636 - £57,937 plus excellent employee benefits and career progression

Location - Nottingham (Hybrid working - 2 days a week onsite)

We are E.ON, leading the energy transition by providing smart, sustainable, and personalised solutions for customers at home, in business, and across entire towns and cities.

The award-winning E.ON UK Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Team (LCDP Team) supports its colleagues in achieving E.ON's business objectives to lead the energy transition.

The LCDP Team is led by General Counsel and Compliance Officer Kirin Kalsi, managing a team of 39 lawyers and compliance experts, including nine Senior Legal Counsels and a Senior Data Protection and Compliance Manager.

We seek a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Commercial Lawyer to join the LCDP Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you will primarily support the E.ON Next business with legal matters such as contracts, compliance, and regulatory issues. You will advise on energy solutions and commodity contracts concerning residential clients, as well as marketing and advertising promotions.

What we need from you

• Qualified solicitor of England and Wales with 1-3 years' experience in a commercial role.
• Hardworking with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Business acumen with a practical, commercial problem-solving approach.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and a great team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Outstanding English written and verbal communication skills.

It would also be great if you had

• Experience in consumer or retail work, especially within regulated businesses.
• In-house experience.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, business-facing role with resilience and organisation skills.
• Proven workload management capabilities.

Here's what you need to know

Award-Winning Benefits: Our benefits include 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition, and Benefits Award 2022.

Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: Recognised for our family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives, earning Double Recognition at the 2024 Personnel Today Awards.

Inclusive Employer: Ranked 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, committed to diversity and fairness.

Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria.

Development Opportunities: Inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs to support your career growth.