Senior Lawyer - 8510
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East Midlands, East of England, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
Bristol , Exeter , Leeds , Peterborough , Reading , Solihull , Warrington , Worthing
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Legal Services
£43,777 pro-rata
In this important and specialist role, you will handle complex technical issues and show your thorough working knowledge of the producer responsibility regimes as well as other legal areas. 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 expertise in the producer responsibility and industrial installations regimes. No two days will be the same, from providing high quality advice that supports the implementation of new legislation to writing detailed legal briefings on legal topics for use at director, board or even government level and composing correspondence in response to parliamentary questions. You will have the flexibility to be able to assist with other work across the national team.
You will use your organisational skills and maturity of judgement to handle a complex, large and demanding workload with a high degree of autonomy and have a proven track record of delivering high quality and high volume work on time that is fit for purpose. You will be recognised as a senior practitioner and role model, training functional specialists and key external stakeholders in relevant areas of the law.
You will use your organisational skills and maturity of judgement to handle a complex, large and demanding workload with a high degree of autonomy and have a proven track record of delivering high quality and high volume work on time that is fit for purpose. You will be recognised as a senior practitioner and role model, training functional specialists 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 and credible, able to combine first-class communication skills with strong analytical skills and an ability to pick up new areas quickly. You will also 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: 19th July 2018 at 23:55 hours
These posts can be based in any of our main locations although regular travel to Bristol and some travel to Sheffield, London and other locations will be required.
The post is full-time but we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working patterns including job-share. Please highlight any information regarding preferred flexible working arrangements in your application.
For further information please 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 Sheffield, London and other locations will be required.
The post is full-time but we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working patterns including job-share. Please highlight any information regarding preferred flexible working arrangements in your application.
For further information please contact jonathan.hofton@environment-agency.gov.uk
19/07/2018, 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
Presenting 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.
Current 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.