Eclipse Power
Associate Legal Counsel
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Associate Legal Counsel
About Eclipse
Eclipse (Eclipse Power Networks Ltd) is an OFGEM-licenced Electricity Independent Distribution Network Operator operating within the UK energy industry. We design, own, operate, and maintain extra high, high, and low voltage electricity distribution networks, providing critical power connections to residential, industrial, renewable, and commercial customers across the UK.
At Eclipse, we put our people first. We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering leadership, and recognising each individual’s unique contributions, as their skills and diversity are at the heart of our success. Our inclusive culture rewards creativity, innovation, and customer-centric solutions, whilst prioritising fun and engagement in the workplace. We strive for strong, diverse, and adaptable thinking from people with varied backgrounds and expertise to continuously drive progress.
Job Purpose
This is a hands-on, in-house, broad-based legal role where you’ll work directly alongside our business—not siloed—collaborating across commercial contracts, regulatory challenges, projects, and day-to-day legal issues. You’ll support teams to move quickly and confidently while making informed, strategic decisions.
Expect variety, pace, and responsibility from day one—with the support needed alongside an ability to act autonomously to make meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Commercial Contracts & Negotiation:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements (EPC contracts, asset adoption agreements, frameworks, NDAs, consultancy agreements, and more).
- Spotting risks and helping teams navigate them effectively.
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Project Collaboration:
- Partnering with commercial, technical, and finance teams to structure and deliver projects.
- Translating legal complexity into clear, practical advice that drives business decisions.
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Growth & Expansion Support:
- Assisting with new platforms, partnerships, and growth initiatives.
- Deep involvement in transactions, joint ventures (JVs), and strategic deals.
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Regulatory & Compliance:
- Supporting regulatory and compliance issues, particularly within UK energy (e.g., Ofgem).
- Ensuring governance and approval processes remain streamlined but thorough.
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General Legal Support:
- Being the go-to resource for legal queries—from quick contract questions to governance and approvals.
- Building Templates, playbooks, and smarter processes to reduce legal bottlenecks and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
Why Join Eclipse?
You’ll be part of a fast-growing and evolving company where your work has real impact.
- Fast-track responsibility: Not just support work—you’ll take ownership early.
- Supportive partners: Collaborate with highly skilled, knowledgeable, and collaborative colleagues.
- Strategic influence: Witness how legal decisions directly shape commercial outcomes.
- Energy transition growth: Help build a leading energy platform driving forward the UK’s future within the energy sector.
— You’ll be doing more than just advising—you’ll enable bold moves.
The Ideal Person for This Role
Success here means thriving in adaptability and ownership with a passion for shaping practical solutions.
Critical Traits:
- Excels in a fast-paced environment.
- Values working closely with business teams and building cross-functional relationships.
- Comfortable in ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Problem-solver: Takes satisfaction in crafting solutions rather than just advising.
Essential Experience
- Qualification: Lawyer qualified in England & Wales (or equivalent), with 2–6 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Background: Private practice and/or in-house experience.
- Contract Expertise: Proven commercial contracts experience.
- Commercial Mindset: Strong focus on practical outcomes-driven advisory.
- Resilience: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and balance competing priorities.
- Problem-solving: Proactive approach to identifying and recommending solutions.
- Collaborative Mindset: Comfort working directly with non-legal stakeholders (e.g., engineers, commercial, and finance).
- Clarity & Communication: Sharpen skills to explain legal complexities to diverse teams.
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Desirable Insights
Relevant but not essential—just a plus!
- Experience in energy, utilities, renewable energy, or infrastructure.
- Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., UK energy/Ofgem framework).
- Engagement with project/construction-related matters.
- Rogue in corporate governance practices.
- History of leading in fast-paced or high-growth businesses.
- Interest in international expansion.
Our Culture Traits
Candidates aligned with our distinct ‘personality’ thrive best. These traits ensure collaborative strength:
- ✨ Friendly Experts: Accessible, ready to mentor, share knowledge, and build trust by leading through empowerment.
- 🤝 Collaborative Solution Finders: Cross-team synergies create co-created problem-solving (listening, respecting, building on shared ideas).
- 🔬 Naturally Curious: Beyond career style, we love cross-disciplinary learning, adaptability, and making new knowledge shared.
- 🚀 Raising the Bar: Forward-thinking and disruptive improvement to create smarter, creative work methods.
- 📈 Proactively Accountable: Ownership-driven: anticipating, acting decisively, and delivering pledged results with integrity.
Ready to Join?
We’d love to hear from you! Share your experience, aspirations, and how you could amplify Eclipse’s ambitions as the backbone of UK’s energy future.
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