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Senior Litigation Lead

Senior Litigation Lead

E.ON NextNottingham, England, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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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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