Commercial Lawyer E.ON UK PLC

E.ON Gruppe; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Commercial Lawyer to join their Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Team. The role is based in Solihull or Nottingham and offers hybrid working. Candidates should be UK-qualified solicitors or barristers with experience in construction or complex contracts. The position involves advising on energy infrastructure projects and drafting commercial agreements. Competitive benefits and recognition for workplace inclusivity are offered.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor or barrister required.
• Experience in construction or complex commercial contracts is essential.
• Strong business acumen with a practical approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house legal advice focusing on commercial energy solutions.
• Support development of energy infrastructure projects.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.

Skills

UK-qualified solicitor or barrister

Experience in construction and/or complex commercial contracts

Strong business acumen

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified legal degree

Job description

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 Commercial Lawyer to join our award-winning Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Team (LCDP) on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role can be based in Solihull or Nottingham and offers flexible hybrid working.

Here's what you'll be doing

Help Shape the Legal Foundations of a Greener Energy Future

Are you ready to use your legal expertise to drive the UK’s energy transition?

We’re seeking two proactive and commercially minded legal professionals to join our team, supporting E.ON’s Energy Infrastructure Solutions and Industrial & Commercial business areas.

This is your opportunity to work on high-profile sustainable energy projects — from powering hospitals and ports to collaborating with major industrial clients — and play a key role in delivering innovative, low-carbon energy solutions across the UK.

In this role, you will:

• Provide in-house legal advice across E.ON’s business, focusing on infrastructure and commercial energy solutions.
• Support the development and delivery of energy infrastructure projects, including on-site and off-site solar PV, wind, heat pumps, and heat networks.
• Advise on all aspects of project development, sales, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, such as ESCOs, private wire, waste heat off-take, and energy supply contracts.
• Advise on complex energy supply agreements, metering and data contracts, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and regulatory developments.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, product teams, and business units to enable innovation, customer value, and operational excellence.
• Manage legal risk effectively while supporting the delivery of sustainable growth.

Join us and help build the legal framework for a cleaner, smarter energy future.

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

It would be great if you also had

• 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 - 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.

At a glance

Get in touch

For information about the role please contact [e-mail]

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. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.