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These roles can be based in Solihull or Nottingham (to be agreed on a role-by-role basis) and offer flexible hybrid working.\nCommercial Lawyer\nHere's what you'll be doing\nSalary - £61,601 - £74,963 plus excellent employee benefita\nLocation - Solihull or Nottingham (Hybrid working)\nFixed term - 12 months\nAre you ready to shape the legal foundation of a greener energy future?\nWe're looking for proactive and commercially minded legal professionals to support our Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS), Industrial and Commercial (I&C), Next business areas and our Commercial Projects team. This is your opportunity to work on high-profile sustainable energy projects and play a vital role in helping E.ON deliver innovative solutions across the UK - from powering hospitals and ports, to working with major industrial clients and connecting new energy solutions in residential homes.\nEIS and I&C Commercial Lawyers\nProviding in-house legal advice across E.ON’s business, with a focus on infrastructure and commercial energy solutions.\nEnabling 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.\nAdvising on a range of commercial contracts including ESCO, private wire, waste heat off-take, and energy supply agreements.\nAdvising on complex energy supply agreements, data and metering contracts, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and regulatory changes.\nCommercial Projects Lawyer\nAdvising on partnering and joint ventures; mergers and acquisitions and internal reorganisations.\nSupporting our City Quarter Partnerships team, including bidding for strategic energy partnerships with cities (which typically involve corporate or commercial partnering).\nSupporting our Heat Zone Development Team on our entry into the market for the next step in district heating (which may involve corporate or commercial partnering and/or third party financing).\nNext Commercial Lawyer\nProviding in-house counsel and supporting the delivery of a wide range of propositions to bring energy solutions and innovative tariffs into residential homes.\nAdvising on legal risk in respect of FCA and Financial Services law impacting the E.ON Next business.\nAdvising on a range of commercial contracts, including metering agreements.\nWhat we need from you\nYou’re a UK-qualified solicitor or barrister.\nFor EIS/I&C Commercial Lawyers - that you have relevant experience advising on construction and/or complex commercial contracts.\nFor the Commercial Projects Lawyer - that you have appropriate experience advising on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, partnering, joint ventures and reorganisations.\nFor the Next Commercial Lawyer - that you have FCA and Financial law expertise and relevant experience of applying that knowledge to propositions and projects. \nYou bring strong business acumen and a practical, solutions-focused approach.\nYou’re confident working independently, but equally value collaboration and teamwork.\nYou can work flexibly and remain resilient in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.\nYou have excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the business.\nYou have excellent English written and verbal communication skills.\nIt would be great if you also had\nExperience in the energy industry, or within a regulated or in-house environment.\nFor the Next Commercial Lawyer role, experience in a retail environment is also welcomed.\nFor the EIS/I&C Commercial Lawyer role, familiarity with energy infrastructure projects, energy supply contracts, or PPAs - but if not, we’ll support you to learn.\nHere’s what you need to know\nAward-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.\nOutstanding 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.\nFlexible & 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.\nInclusive & 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.\nSupport at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.\nAccessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? 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