Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions at Avangrid 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
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

47 Billion

Assets Under Management

Total value of company assets across all operations.

3.3M+ Customers

Electric & Gas Users

Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.

10.0 GW

Power Generation Capacity

Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.

Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities.
Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states.
Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems.
Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades.
Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential.
Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade.
Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

Culture + Values

Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.

Environment + Sustainability

By 2030

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.

9.3 GW

Emissions-Free Capacity

Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.

10 GW

Energy Goal

Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.

70%

Emissions Reduction Goal

Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.

One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.

Inclusion & Diversity

2024

Forbes Recognition

Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.

300M Spend

Supplier Diversity Goal

Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.

DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.

Articles

Careers at Avangrid

Sustainability

Innovation and Technology

Projects

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

47 Billion

Assets Under Management

Total value of company assets across all operations.

3.3M+ Customers

Electric & Gas Users

Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.

10.0 GW

Power Generation Capacity

Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.

Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities.
Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states.
Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems.
Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades.
Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential.
Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade.
Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

Culture + Values

Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.

Environment + Sustainability

By 2030

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.

9.3 GW

Emissions-Free Capacity

Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.

10 GW

Energy Goal

Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.

70%

Emissions Reduction Goal

Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.

One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.

Inclusion & Diversity

2024

Forbes Recognition

Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.

300M Spend

Supplier Diversity Goal

Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.

DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.

Articles

Careers at Avangrid

Sustainability

Innovation and Technology

Projects