Overview

Two Commercial Lawyers to join E.ON UK’s Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Team (LCDP) on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Roles can be based in Coventry, Solihull or Nottingham with flexible hybrid working.

What you’ll be doing

• 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.
• Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders, product teams, and business units across the organisation.
• Supporting the management of legal risks while enabling innovation, customer value, and operational efficiency.

What we need from you

• You’re a UK-qualified solicitor or barrister.
• You have relevant experience advising on construction and/or complex commercial contracts.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Experience in the energy industry, or within a regulated or in-house environment.
• 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 – named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits – 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly – Hybrid and family-friendly policies with industry recognition.
• Inclusive & Diverse – Included in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, with awards for women and inclusive culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life – Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive – Disability Confident Employer with interview guarantee for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria and necessary adjustments.
• Invested in Your Growth – Inclusive talent networks and development programmes to support your growth.

At a glance

Reference no: 238546

Closing date: 01/08/2025

Salary: £60,601 - £73,963

Get in touch

For information about the role please contact clare.lees@eon-uk.com

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world.

Connect with us: www.eon-uk-careers.com