Regulatory Lawyer

2 months ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Marine Management Organisation Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking two experienced Advisory & Drafting Lawyers to join our team at the Marine Management Organisation.

About the Role

The successful candidates will lead on the legislative drafting undertaken within the MMO, providing bespoke, robust, innovative legal advice, training, and advocacy services across all areas of the MMO's business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice to the Marine Licensing Team on marine licensing applications and development consent orders for nationally significant infrastructure projects.
  • Offer legal advice to the Marine Conservation Team on Wildlife Licences and European Protected Species Licences.
  • Provide legal and drafting advice to the Marine Conservation Team on the drafting of MMO Byelaws.
  • Offer legal and drafting advice to the Harbours Team on the making of Harbour Revision Orders and Works Orders under the Harbours Act 1964.
  • Provide legal advice to the MMO across its broad portfolio of functions.

Requirements

  • Significant experience of advisory work in a regulatory setting.
  • Significant experience in legislative drafting, experience working with the SI template/Lawmaker and drafting to government legal drafting standards.
  • Significant experience in public and administrative law.
  • Ability to analyse complex legal issues and identify risks to the organisation.
  • Intellectually confident, able to handle considerable complexity and document heavy matters.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain and present issues in clear, structured, and objective ways.
  • An ability to work quickly and under pressure while remaining calm and focussed.
  • A strong team player with the ability to develop a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

You will be qualified to practice as a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales. Applicants qualified in a jurisdiction outside England and Wales will be expected to have completed the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test. You will hold a current Practising Certificate.

Benefits

  • Salary of £51,300.
  • Contribution towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • An environment with flexible working options.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.

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