Senior Lawyer - 6041
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East of England, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
Bristol , Exeter , Leeds , Peterborough , Reading , Solihull , Warrington , Worthing
Manley House, Richard Fairclough House, Kingfisher House, Guildbourne House, Sapphire East, Horizon House, Kings Meadow House, Lateral
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Legal Services
£43,344
This is an important role. You will have up-to-date knowledge of waste law, the Environmental Permitting Regulations or another area of environmental law and a knowledge of or interest in developing a knowledge of the producer responsibility and industrial installations regimes. You will be able to help shape our approach to regulation of those regimes in future. You will be able to handle complex technical issues. You will be expected to contribute to areas of law covered by the waste team and the wider national team at Bristol as required. No two days will be the same, from providing high quality advice that supports the implementation of new legislation to writing detailed legal briefings for use at director, board or government level and composing correspondence in response to parliamentary questions.
You will use your organisational skills and maturity of judgment to handle a complex and demanding workload with a high degree of autonomy and have a proven track record of delivering high quality work on time. You will be recognised as a senior practitioner and role model able to train functional specialists, other lawyers and key external stakeholders in relevant areas of the law.
You will use your organisational skills and maturity of judgment to handle a complex and demanding workload with a high degree of autonomy and have a proven track record of delivering high quality work on time. You will be recognised as a senior practitioner and role model able to train functional specialists, other lawyers and key external stakeholders in relevant areas of the law.
This role is based in our national Waste team of specialist lawyers who work closely with a range of clients, stakeholders and government departments.
You will be a fully qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister or legal executive), with relevant experience advising on technical issues. You will need to demonstrate that you are confident, able to combine first-class communication skills with strong analytical skills and an ability to pick up new areas quickly. You will have experience of influencing and persuading people at all levels, and the ability to interpret technical legal areas to a variety of customers and stakeholders.
Closing Date: 1st October 2017 at 23:55 hours
These posts can be based in any of our main locations although regular travel to Bristol and some travel to London and Sheffield will be required.
The Environment Agency offers a career average pension scheme and a commitment to continuing professional development.
The post is full-time but we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible or part-time working patterns including job-share. Please highlight any information regarding preferred flexible working arrangements in your application.
For more information please download the candidate pack or contact jonathan.hofton@environment-agency.gov.uk
These posts can be based in any of our main locations although regular travel to Bristol and some travel to London and Sheffield will be required.
The Environment Agency offers a career average pension scheme and a commitment to continuing professional development.
The post is full-time but we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible or part-time working patterns including job-share. Please highlight any information regarding preferred flexible working arrangements in your application.
For more information please download the candidate pack or contact jonathan.hofton@environment-agency.gov.uk
01/10/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Influences and Persuades Others
Ability to present a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Legislative Knowledge
Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment. Applies and interprets relevant environmental legislation and policies to individual situations.
Practising Certificate
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.