Senior Lawyer - Environmental Regulation - 35040, Birmingham

Senior Lawyer – Environment Agency Legal Services

We are recruiting Senior Lawyer roles to work on environmental law within the Environment Agency’s in‑house legal service. These roles involve providing legal advice, litigation support and policy input across a range of environmental regulation areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on interpretation and enforcement of environmental law, decision‑making and risk management.
• Contribute to the development of environmental policy and legislation.
• Advise on regulatory notices, civil penalties and operator compliance.
• Represent the Agency in statutory appeals to the Planning Inspectorate, First Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.
• Train colleagues in the application of relevant law.

Areas of Focus

• Waste law and regulation
• Water law and regulation
• Climate change law and regulation

Qualifications

Fully qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister or legal executive) entitled to practise in England with at least three (3) years post‑qualification experience.

• Strong analytical skills and appreciation of legal risk.
• Ability to understand legal issues in a broader context and to learn new areas quickly.
• Effective communication, flexibility and experience influencing senior management, including Chief Executive level.
• Good experience or strong interest in one or more of the following areas:
• Environmental permitting
• Waste and industrial installations
• Water quality and water resources
• Climate change
• Regulation and civil enforcement

Benefits

Senior Lawyers receive a Market Forces Factor allowance of £5,250 per annum. Flexible working arrangements are offered, including part‑time, job‑share and returns from career breaks. Home working is combined with attendance at the contractual office base and occasional travel.

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds.

Contact

For queries relating to the role please contact: LASrecruitment@environment‑agency.gov.uk

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