Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions

Iberdrola; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Glasgow seeks a Solicitor for its Strategic Projects & Transactions team. This role involves advising on corporate M&A and commercial projects, working alongside senior management to influence major decisions in the energy transition. The ideal candidate will have a UK practising certificate, strong commercial law background, and experience in M&A joint ventures. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive healthcare options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Family healthcare

Car allowance

36 days annual leave

Technology vouchers

Electric Vehicle schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience in corporate/commercial law role.
• Proven expertise in M&A joint ventures ideally within the energy sector.
• Experience in a leading legal advisory team (in-house or private practice).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Corporate Law

M&A

Commercial Awareness

Legal Drafting

Education

Current UK Practising Certificate and LLB (or equivalent)

Job description

Solicitor Strategic Projects & Transactions

ScottishPower HQ

Competitive Salary, Annual Bonus, Family Healthcare, Car Allowance

Be the legal force behind the energy transition .

At ScottishPower were driving the transformation to a cleaner smarter and more secure energy future. As part of this mission were looking for a talented Solicitor to join our Strategic Projects & Transactions legal teamwhere your expertise will help shape the future.

This is more than a legal role. Its a chance to influence high-impact decisions support landmark transactions and collaborate with senior leaders across ScottishPower and our global parent company Iberdrola.

What makes this role exciting

• Youll be at the centre of strategic legal activity advising on corporate M&A joint ventures and transformational commercial projects.
• Youll work directly with executive management and senior stakeholders helping to steer the legal direction of our most critical initiatives.
• Youll be the key legal interface between ScottishPower and Iberdrola ensuring seamless collaboration across borders and business units.
• Youll help shape legal strategy manage risk and unlock opportunities that accelerate our journey to net zero.

What youll 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 youll bring

We welcome applications from both rising stars and seasoned professionals. To thrive in this role youll need :

• A current UK practising certificate and LLB (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in a corporate / commercial law role
• Proven expertise in M&A joint ventures or strategic transactionsideally 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 energyand legal is at the heart of that transformation. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile team work on game-changing projects and build a career with real purpose.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity please contact Paula Dougal at or. We welcome expressions of interest and are happy to provide further details in confidence.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow. Thats why our benefits include :

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase perfect your work / life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green / clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including : Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future were at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support please reach out to .

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If / when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

I MPORTANT

Advert will close at 23 : 59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

December

Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Litigation,Algebra,Legal Counsel,Mediation Experience,Tribal Law,Legal Research,Telemarketing,Training & Development,Geometry,Child Protective Services,negotiation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1