Your new company Hays Legal is delighted to be working exclusively with a high-profile organisation with a significant national footprint to recruit a Principal Environmental & Regulatory Lawyer is an excellent opportunity to join an established in-house legal team within an organisation responsible for complex operational assets, environmental protection and significant infrastructure. The role offers exposure to high-profile and developing areas of environmental and regulatory law, with the opportunity to advise at senior and Board level. This is a remote role on a fixed-term contract for 9 months. Your new role Reporting to a Senior Regulatory Lawyer, you will provide strategic and operational legal advice across a broad range of environmental and regulatory matters. Your responsibilities will include: Advising on environmental law and regulation, including water resources, flood management, reservoirs, environmental designations Providing advice on emerging environmental legislation and regulation, including climate change Advising on compliance with reservoirs legislation Supporting the organisation on water industry regulation in connection with commercial activities Advising on engagement with environmental and water industry regulators and other key stakeholders Supporting complex environmental disputes and litigation, including regulatory enforcement, judicial review, civil litigation and licensing appeals Providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice on complex and high-profile matters Contributing to the development of organisational policy and helping senior stakeholders navigate evolving legal and regulatory risk What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified lawyer with at least 3 years' PQE and a strong background in environmental law will be able to demonstrate: Strong technical knowledge of environmental and regulatory law Experience providing strategic, proactive and practical legal advice Confidence in working with senior stakeholders and translating complex legal issues into clear, workable solutions The ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience of environmental litigation, regulatory enforcement, water regulation, reservoirs legislation or health and safety law would be advantageous, although not all of these areas are essential. What you'll get in return This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior and varied environmental legal role within an organisation whose work has a direct impact on the natural environment, infrastructure and communities will join a supportive in-house legal function and gain exposure to complex, high-profile regulatory matters, with the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation role offers remote working, with travel to key organisational hubs required as necessary. What you need to do now If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays
Principal Environmental Regulatory Lawyer - Remote UK employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Finance Manager in our well-established machinery sector company, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring your role is both impactful and rewarding. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making within a dynamic SME setting.
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