Environmental Law Specialist

13 hours ago


Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Office for Environmental Protection Full time
About Us

The Office for Environmental Protection is a leading organization in environmental governance, working at the centre of the UK's system to protect and improve the environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Environmental Law Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a crucial role in providing expert advice on environmental law and governance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal advice and assistance to our complaints team dealing with complaints about public authorities suspected of failing to comply with environmental law.
  • Conduct investigations into such failures and conduct litigation to enforce compliance with environmental law.
  • Provide advice on aspects of environmental and public law, governance, commercial and other legal issues.
  • Assist with providing legal input and advice for projects to monitor and report on the implementation of environmental law.
Requirements:
  • Qualified to practice as a solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive in England and Wales.
  • Able to demonstrate some knowledge and a genuine interest in environmental law.
  • Strong legal research and analysis skills; ability to present technical legal material in a clear and compelling way.
  • Motivated by personal development; willing to work in a continuously learning and improving environment.
  • Deliver at pace; resilient, well-organized and able to work flexibly to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £38,973, along with a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days over 5 years, and a flexible working policy.

We are committed to promoting a high-performing culture for all employees, with regular performance management reviews and opportunities for professional development.

As an employee of the Office for Environmental Protection, you will have access to a range of resources to support your wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Service, and Financial Wellbeing Portal.

We also offer a SmartTech scheme, Cash Healthcare plan, and numerous other benefits and services through our Reward Gateway platform.


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