Associate Legal Counsel in Slough

About Eclipse

Eclipse Power Networks Ltd are an OFGEM licenced Electricity Independent Distribution Network Operator working within the UK energy industry. We design, own, operate and maintain extra high, high and low voltage electricity distribution network assets, providing power connections to residential, industrial, renewable and commercial customers across the UK.

We care about our people and the talents and personality they bring. We are continuing to strengthen our talent, leadership, training, and recognition for people as they are the core of what we do and how we operate. We have an inclusive culture where people are rewarded and recognised for their inputs, innovation, and customer-centric solutions. We also have fun at work and want people to enjoy what they do and what they are helping to create. To continue to do this we need strong diverse thinking and having people from a range of backgrounds, careers, and expertise help us do this.

Job Purpose:

This is a broad, hands-on in-house role where you’ll sit right alongside the business not off to the side. You’ll work across commercial contracts, projects, regulatory questions and day-to-day legal issues, helping teams move quickly and make well informed decisions. Expect variety, pace and responsibility from day one, with support and autonomy to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements across the business EPC, asset adoption, frameworks, NDAs, consultancy agreements and more.
• Not just spotting risk but helping the team navigate it.
• Partnering with commercial, technical and finance colleagues to structure and deliver projects.
• Translating legal complexity into clear, practical advice.
• Supporting new platforms, partnerships and growth initiatives.
• Getting involved in transactions, JVs and strategic deals where needed.
• Supporting on regulatory and compliance issues, particularly in UK energy.
• Keeping things moving without over-engineering.
• Being the go-to for general legal queries across the business.
• Building smarter ways of working, templates, playbooks, processes.
• Making legal an enabler, not a bottleneck.

Why Join?

• You’ll be part of something growing quickly and evolving constantly.
• You’ll get real responsibility early, not just support work.
• You’ll work with people who are knowledgeable, supportive and collaborative.
• You’ll see how legal decisions directly shape commercial outcomes.
• You’ll be helping build a platform with real impact in the energy transition.

The Kind of Person Who’ll Thrive Here:

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Values working closely with the business and builds positive relationships across different teams.
• Is comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Takes satisfaction from building solutions, not just advising.

Essential:

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent), 2–6 years’ PQE.
• Background in private practice and/or in-house.
• Strong experience with commercial contracts.
• A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering practical outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive problem solver who identifies practical solutions.
• Comfortable working directly with non-legal teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain legal matters clearly to a range of stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure or renewables.
• Exposure to regulated environments (e.g. UK energy / Ofgem).
• Experience working on projects or construction-related matters.
• Familiarity with corporate governance work.
• Experience in a fast-moving or growing business.
• Interest in international expansion.

We’re looking for people to join our team who can demonstrate their connections with our personalities, which are:

• Friendly Experts – It’s how we support others with our expertise. Our people are approachable and ready to help, we share knowledge generously and we build trust by guiding and empowering others.
• Collaborative Solution Finders – The way we find solutions together. We collaborate across different teams in the business to achieve results, we look at different ways to solve problems together and we listen, respect and build on each other’s ideas.
• Naturally Curious – We love to learn new things. We stay curious and open to new ideas whilst seeking opportunities to grow and adapt. We also share what we learn to strengthen the teams around us.
• Raising the Bar – It’s our ambition to continue improving and constantly raise the bar. To do that, we challenge the norm to find smarter, better ways of working. We are forward thinking and think differently whilst creating positive impact through meaningful innovation.
• Proactively Accountable – We take ownership and make things happen. We do this by anticipating needs and challenges to make smart, practical decisions. We deliver with integrity and pride in our work and we’re reliable - we keep our promises.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your experience, aspirations and how you could contribute to Eclipse's future success.