Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions at Scottish Power in United Kingdom, Glasgow | Kablio

Role

Description

legal support

contract drafting

cross‑border liaison

risk management

m&a expertise

strategic advice

Lead and deliver legal support across strategic projects and transactions
Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements
You’ll be the key legal interface between ScottishPower and Iberdrola, ensuring seamless collaboration across borders and business units.
You’ll help shape legal strategy, manage risk, and unlock opportunities that accelerate our journey to net zero.
Identify and manage legal risks across the ScottishPower/Iberdrola Group
Act as subject matter expert on M&A, joint ventures, and corporate activities
You’ll be at the centre of strategic legal activity, advising on corporate M&A, joint ventures, and transformational commercial projects.
Provide clear, commercial legal advice to senior stakeholders
You’ll work directly with executive management and senior stakeholders, helping to steer the legal direction of our most critical initiatives.

Requirements

legal advisory

commercial awareness

uk certificate

llb

m&a

corporate law

Experience in a leading legal advisory team (in-house or private practice)
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice
A current UK practicing certificate and LLB (or equivalent)
Proven expertise in M&A, joint ventures, or strategic transactions—ideally within the energy sector
Strong experience in a corporate/commercial law role

Benefits

Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
36 days annual leave
Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Share Schemes
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Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

company will support necessary immigration requirements for non‑citizen applicants.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£9.5 billion

Annual Revenue 2023

Generated through operations in energy networks, renewables, and retail and wholesale energy services.

£8.4 billion

Annual Revenue 2022

Reflects the company's performance across various energy-related business units.

13.1%

Year-On-Year Growth

Increase in annual revenue from 2022 to 2023.

Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England.
Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance.
Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.

Culture + Values

*SUSTAINABLE ENERGY:* Emphasises pioneering renewable energy, creating economic, social, and environmental value, with a commitment to safety, environmental respect, and ethical, rational, responsible actions.
*INTEGRATING FORCE:* Acts as a dynamic and responsible force for change, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, encouraging diversity, and growing talent to achieve common goals.
*DRIVING FORCE:* Focuses on bringing about efficient change by challenging processes, innovating for continuous improvement, and anticipating customer needs.

Environment + Sustainability

2040 Target

Net Zero Commitment

Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.

100% Renewable

Clean Energy Production

All electricity generated from UK windfarms, ensuring a sustainable energy supply.

1,157 Turbines

Wind Energy Network

Operates a network of 1,157 turbines across onshore windfarms, contributing to significant renewable energy generation.

38 Windfarms

Energy Infrastructure

Maintains 38 onshore windfarm sites, supporting the transition to clean energy.

ScottishPower is a leader in renewable energy.
Enough electricity to power over 1.2 million homes, nearly half the homes in Scotland.
Capacity to generate 1,948 MW of electricity.

Inclusion & Diversity

35% Women Target

% of senior management roles

Target for women in senior management roles by 2030.

32% Female Representation

% in senior management

Increase in female representation in senior management from 26% in 2021 to 32% in 2022.

Collaborates with several recognised organisations to enhance its commitment to diversity and inclusion, such as the Business Disability Forum, The Armed Forces Covenant, Carers UK, ENABLE Scotland, and POWERful Women. It holds the highest level of accreditation of the Armed Forces Covenant (Gold Status) and received the Inclusive Workplace Award from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment for two consecutive years.

Articles

Greenhouse gas emission reduction plan

Employee networks

Role

Description

legal support

contract drafting

cross‑border liaison

risk management

m&a expertise

strategic advice

Lead and deliver legal support across strategic projects and transactions
Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements
You’ll be the key legal interface between ScottishPower and Iberdrola, ensuring seamless collaboration across borders and business units.
You’ll help shape legal strategy, manage risk, and unlock opportunities that accelerate our journey to net zero.
Identify and manage legal risks across the ScottishPower/Iberdrola Group
Act as subject matter expert on M&A, joint ventures, and corporate activities
You’ll be at the centre of strategic legal activity, advising on corporate M&A, joint ventures, and transformational commercial projects.
Provide clear, commercial legal advice to senior stakeholders
You’ll work directly with executive management and senior stakeholders, helping to steer the legal direction of our most critical initiatives.

Requirements

legal advisory

commercial awareness

uk certificate

llb

m&a

corporate law

Experience in a leading legal advisory team (in-house or private practice)
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice
A current UK practicing certificate and LLB (or equivalent)
Proven expertise in M&A, joint ventures, or strategic transactions—ideally within the energy sector
Strong experience in a corporate/commercial law role

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

company will support necessary immigration requirements for non‑citizen applicants.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£9.5 billion

Annual Revenue 2023

Generated through operations in energy networks, renewables, and retail and wholesale energy services.

£8.4 billion

Annual Revenue 2022

Reflects the company's performance across various energy-related business units.

13.1%

Year-On-Year Growth

Increase in annual revenue from 2022 to 2023.

Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England.
Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance.
Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.

Culture + Values

*SUSTAINABLE ENERGY:* Emphasises pioneering renewable energy, creating economic, social, and environmental value, with a commitment to safety, environmental respect, and ethical, rational, responsible actions.
*INTEGRATING FORCE:* Acts as a dynamic and responsible force for change, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, encouraging diversity, and growing talent to achieve common goals.
*DRIVING FORCE:* Focuses on bringing about efficient change by challenging processes, innovating for continuous improvement, and anticipating customer needs.

Environment + Sustainability

2040 Target

Net Zero Commitment

Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.

100% Renewable

Clean Energy Production

All electricity generated from UK windfarms, ensuring a sustainable energy supply.

1,157 Turbines

Wind Energy Network

Operates a network of 1,157 turbines across onshore windfarms, contributing to significant renewable energy generation.

38 Windfarms

Energy Infrastructure

Maintains 38 onshore windfarm sites, supporting the transition to clean energy.

ScottishPower is a leader in renewable energy.
Enough electricity to power over 1.2 million homes, nearly half the homes in Scotland.
Capacity to generate 1,948 MW of electricity.

Inclusion & Diversity

35% Women Target

% of senior management roles

Target for women in senior management roles by 2030.

32% Female Representation

% in senior management

Increase in female representation in senior management from 26% in 2021 to 32% in 2022.

Collaborates with several recognised organisations to enhance its commitment to diversity and inclusion, such as the Business Disability Forum, The Armed Forces Covenant, Carers UK, ENABLE Scotland, and POWERful Women. It holds the highest level of accreditation of the Armed Forces Covenant (Gold Status) and received the Inclusive Workplace Award from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment for two consecutive years.

Articles

Greenhouse gas emission reduction plan

Employee networks