Legal Advisor for Environmental Policy

11 hours ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Government Legal Department (GLD) Full time

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Legal Advisor for Environmental Policy to join our team. As a Planning Lawyer with the DEFRA legal directorate, you will advise on environmental law and policy related to planning.

You will work closely with the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to provide legal advice on planning, the environment, and public law.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support on national planning casework and energy-related planning policy development
  • Advise on environmental law and policy related to planning
  • Work on high-profile case work and advise on planning, the environment, and public law

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • An understanding of planning law and sound knowledge of public law
  • Reliable legal judgment and a good appreciation of legal risk
  • Advisory experience obtained by working in-house, either with a private company or public body
  • Experience in environmental law and planning or environmental litigation

Working Arrangements

The Government Legal Department offers flexible working arrangements and access to a valuable civil service pension.


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