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As a Paralegal within the Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Team, you will support the legal, compliance and regulatory activities of E.ON’s Independent Distribution Network Operator (“IDNO”) business, including delivery of land rights transactions. The role involves working closely with the IDNO Compliance Officer and relevant stakeholders.
The role will focus on progressing land rights matters, including easements, transfers, leases and licences, from instruction through to completion, while also supporting wider legal, regulatory, audit and governance activities through accurate document, data and record management.
This role is responsible for:
Case Handling & Matter Management
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Support the progression land rights matters (including leases, transfers, deeds of easement and licences) from instruction through to completion, working with appropriate supervision and escalation where required
- Act as a key coordinator for each matter, ensuring timely progression in line with programme and customer requirements
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Liaise with and instruct external legal counsel within agreed scope and authority limits, including preparing clear instructions, collating documentation, and coordinating responses to ensure efficient progress of legal work, escalating matters outside agreed scope to the IDNO Compliance Officer
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Support the progression of more complex land arrangements under appropriate supervision (e.g. multi-party agreements, title constraints, incorporated rights structures), escalating legal or technical issues as required.
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Monitor progress across active cases, proactively identifying risks, delays, or issues and escalating as appropriate
- Maintain and update internal trackers, reporting tools and legal management systems, ensuring accurate and auditable records are kept at all times
- Assist in the preparation of reports, evidence and supporting information for regulatory submissions, audits and internal governance processes.
Essential
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Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role (in-house or private practice)
- Legal qualification, or working towards a relevant legal qualification, with practical experience in a legal assistant, paralegal or similar support role
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Ability to manage and prioritise a varied caseload, progress matters to deadlines and escalate issues appropriately
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear documentation and liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders
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High level of attention to detail and analytical ability when reviewing documents, information and records
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Strong organisational skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and case management or tracking tools
Desirable
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Experience in land rights, commercial property, infrastructure, utilities or another regulated sector
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Familiarity with land law, property transactions, HM Land Registry processes or title document review
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Experience drafting, reviewing or amending standard form legal documentation, including easements, leases, licences or NDAs
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Exper
Salary - £32,422 - £44,455
Location- Derby
12 month Fixed Term
Join E.ON as a Paralegal in the Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Team to support legal, compliance, and regulatory activities for E.ON’s Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) business, focusing on land rights transactions.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing land rights cases (easements, leases, transfers, licences) from start to finish, coordinating with internal teams, external legal counsel, and stakeholders.
- Drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents and conducting title reviews with HM Land Registry.
- Supporting regulatory submissions, audits, and governance processes through accurate record-keeping and reporting.
- Liaising with customers and legal representatives to ensure clear communication and timely progress.
- Providing legal and administrative support to the IDNO Compliance Officer and contributing to process improvements and team collaboration.
This role requires attention to detail, proactive case management, and effective stakeholder communication to drive successful delivery of land rights and legal activities.
It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.
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