Senior Litigation Lead

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We’re looking for a Senior Litigation Leader providing legal support and assistance to Credit Operations, with further support to the wider E.ON Group of Companies. You will be leading a dedicated team of Litigation Officers and managing a portfolio of claims including applications, meditations, advocacy and other litigation needs.

Overview

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

Responsibilities

Court Case Management

• Responsible for a caseload of Fast/Multi/Complex case management to judgment or resolution.
• Negotiating and drafting legally binding settlement agreements in writing, over the telephone and where necessary, attending mediation with opposing parties.

Advocacy

• Responsible for attending court in all case types on behalf of E.ON Group.
• Providing coaching, training and support to the Litigation Officers, alongside the Senior Litigation Officers.

Audit/Training

• Responsible for auditing Litigation Officer case management and associated documentation pertaining to their cases.
• Coach all aspects of all case management for Litigation Officers.
• Provide ad hoc support to the wider Litigation team.
• Collaborate with Senior Litigation Officers to produce and implement training materials where Litigation Officer knowledge gaps are identified.
• Provide support and guidance to Litigation Officers to identify the best enforcement action for individual cases.

Stakeholder support and People Management

• Support with the performance management of all 3rd parties.
• Support other departments and families across E.ON in relation to litigation (pre, post and complex disputes).
• Support wider teams with complex queries to avoid escalation with written and verbal communication.
• Identify the best enforcement action for individual cases.
• Identify, provide insight and take action to improve upstream processes.
• Role model E.ON Next Values and embed E.ON Next Culture.
• People Management of Litigation Officers, including development, performance management, leading through change and supporting all aspects of their wellbeing.
• Delegation and supervision of casework to Litigation Officers ensuring fair distribution.

Are we the perfect match?

• Ability to provide strategic direction and clarity to teams
• Proven coaching and feedback and development skills
• Proactive problem-solving and operational performance improvement
• Strong leadership experience and ability to support teams during high-demand periods
• Experience of working within a Litigation Team managing a portfolio of claims including applications, meditations, advocacy and other litigation needs.
• Qualified to CILEX level 3 or equivalent law qualification.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to construct a coherent argument both verbally and in writing, and to adapt communication to suit the recipient.
• Effective stakeholder management skills including both internal and external parties.
• Ability to generate own correspondence using appropriate professional and legal language.
• Strong organisational skills to include being able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a busy team and to work alone and using initiative.

What you need to know

• Role may close earlier due to high applications.
• Location – Nottingham E.ON Next office, Trinity House, 2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX – with travel to our other sites when required.
• Excellent parental leave allowance.
• 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 – 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 hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us recognition at awards; we’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse – We’re committed to inclusion and have received recognition as an inclusive employer and for women.
• Support at Every Stage of Life – Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accreditation, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive – Disability Confident Employer, with guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria and adjustments as needed.
• Invested in Your Growth – Development programmes and opportunities to grow within the organization.

Seniority and role details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Utilities

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