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
practicing 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
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
company will support necessary immigration requirements for non‑citizen applicants.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
£5.35billion
Annual Revenue
The company's financial engine generated £5.35 billion in revenue in 2020, showcasing its robust operational strength across the clean energy sector.
38WindFarms
Onshore Wind Farms Operated
Operates 38 onshore wind farms across the UK, highlighting its significant contribution to renewable energy infrastructure.
£10billionPledged
Investment Commitment
Committed £10 billion in 2024 to strengthen UK grid infrastructure and support the transition to clean energy sources.
19GWTarget
Green Energy Capacity Target
Aims to link nearly 19 GW of green energy to the grid by 2031, demonstrating its ambitious clean energy expansion plans.
Balances three core pillars: onshore and offshore wind development, power networks maintenance, and electricity and gas retail.
Iconic projects include East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, showcasing innovation and ambition in renewable energy.
Networks division manages transmission and distribution systems in central/southern Scotland, North Wales, and Merseyside.
Typical work includes turbine and substation construction, as well as smart-meter rollouts through the MAP business.
Cultural highlight: The ScottishPower Pipe Band, sponsored since the 1990s, has performed internationally alongside royalty and top artists.
Culture + Values
100% Green Electricity
Sustainable Energy Commitment
Committed to generating carbon-free electricity through innovative solutions like energy storage, smart grids, and electrifying heat and transport.
Values: Sustainable, Dynamic, Collaborative
People are valued here.
Open and honest communication is encouraged, with a focus on listening, feedback, and accountability.
Environment + Sustainability
95% Scope 1 Emissions Reduction
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Achieved a significant reduction in scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions between 2010 and 2019.
Net-Zero by 2039
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2039, validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
1.9 GW Renewable Energy Capacity
Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Owns 38 onshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 1,948 megawatts, enough to power approximately 1.2 million homes.
Fully Electrify Fleet by 2030
Sustainability in Transportation
Plans to electrify the entire light vehicle fleet by 2030 and transition heavy vehicles to low-carbon alternatives as they become available.
Total greenhouse gas footprint reduced by a further 23% since 2019.
Science-based targets include reducing scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
Scope 3 sold electricity emissions expected to reach zero per MWh by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.
Scope 3 sold product emissions (natural gas) reduced by 28% by 2030 from 2019 levels.
Installed heat pumps in UK homes in large numbers over an 18-month period.
Launched a comprehensive Action 2030 strategy focusing on six key themes: clean energy, climate action, biodiversity, circular economy, communities, and work skills.
Inclusion & Diversity
100% Green
Delivering Vision
Committed to retaining and attracting top talent to achieve a fully sustainable energy future.
Inclusion culture supported by employee networks and community programmes
Publishes Gender Pay Reporting and working toward gender pay equality