At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on environmental law and handle complex legal issues.
- Company: Environment Agency, committed to inclusivity and sustainability.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with high autonomy and a focus on client service.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental protection and sustainable development.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in environmental law and strong legal judgement.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. Legal Services is recruiting to a number of Senior Lawyer roles working on environmental law. This is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of environmental regulation, doing work that is challenging, rewarding, interesting and conducted at pace.
We provide advice and litigation services to help the Environment Agency protect and improve the environment, create better places for people and wildlife and support sustainable development, within the rule of law. Our work includes:
- Legal advice on interpretation and enforcement of environmental law, Environment Agency decision-making and legal risk management;
- Input into the development of policy and legislation;
- Legal advice on regulatory notices, civil penalties and compliance by operators;
- Civil litigation including Judicial Review;
- Statutory appeals including to the Planning Inspectorate, First Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal;
- Training colleagues on application of relevant law.
We are recruiting to roles covering:
- Waste law and regulation
- Water law and regulation
- Climate change law and regulation
You will handle complex legal issues and be able to demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of relevant regulatory and public law principles. You will use your organisational skills, good legal judgement and appreciation of legal risk to provide high quality legal advice to colleagues in client teams on operational and regulatory issues. You will handle a demanding workload with a high degree of autonomy and have a proven track record of delivering high quality work on time.
Our vision is to be an outstanding legal service, committed to the highest standards of customer service and professionalism, where clients trust and respect our high quality, risk‑based legal advice and judgement.
Senior Lawyer - Environmental Regulation - 35040 employer: Environment Agency Jobs
The Environment Agency is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where inclusivity and flexibility are at the forefront of our culture. As a Senior Lawyer in Environmental Regulation, you will engage in meaningful work that not only challenges your legal expertise but also contributes to the protection and enhancement of our environment. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to high-quality service, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on both people and wildlife.
