Junior Commercial Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a motivated Junior Commercial Lawyer for a fixed term of 12 months in Nottingham. The role involves supporting legal matters related to contracts and compliance in a dynamic environment. The position offers hybrid working and excellent employee benefits, including a competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Flexible benefits with tax/Ni savings

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a commercial role.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support E.ON Next business on legal matters including contracts and compliance.
• Manage regulatory issues, particularly concerning energy solutions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales

Job description

E.ON UK Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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 personalized solutions for customers at home, in business, and across entire towns and cities.

Here's What You'll Be Doing

Junior Commercial Lawyer

Fixed term – 12 months

Salary - £45,636 - £57,937 plus benefits

Location – Nottingham (Hybrid working)

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

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

We seek a motivated Junior Commercial Lawyer to support the E.ON Next business on legal matters including contracts, compliance, and regulatory issues, particularly concerning energy solutions, commodity contracts, marketing, and advertising.

What We Need From You

• You are a qualified solicitor of England and Wales with 1-3 years’ experience in a commercial role.
• You have a proactive approach, able to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You possess business acumen and a practical, commercial problem-solving approach.
• You are enthusiastic, positive, and a team player.
• You have strong interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with colleagues.
• You have excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

It Would Also Be Great If You Had

• Experience in consumer or retail sectors, especially within regulated businesses.
• Experience working in-house.
• Ability to manage own workload in a dynamic, business-facing role.
• Resilience, adaptability, and organizational skills.

Here’s What You Need To Know

Our benefits include 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and flexible benefits with tax/Ni savings. Recognized with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition, and Benefits Award 2022.

We are committed to family-friendly and hybrid policies, earning Double Recognition at the 2024 Personnel Today Awards.

As an inclusive employer, we promote diversity and fairness. We guarantee interviews for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria.

We offer development opportunities through talent networks and learning resources.

Additional Information

Reference no.: 235929

Closing date: 27/05/2025

Salary: £45,636 - £57,937

For more info, contact: Lis Wood at [e-mail]

About us: E.ON is a global energy company focusing on networks, renewables, and customer solutions, with 75,000 employees across 15 countries.