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Water Resources Infrastructure Solicitor
1 month ago
To provide high-quality legal services to the Engineering & Capital Delivery function of Southern Water, focused on Southern Water's water resources infrastructure programme.
The role involves supporting the Senior Environmental and Planning Solicitor on high-value and complex capital projects, advising on technically challenging engineering and construction projects, and working with project teams and operational functions.
- Supporting project teams and operational functions on high-value and complex capital projects.
- Advising on consenting processes under the Planning Act 2008 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, public inquiries and examinations, statutory consultation processes, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations, land acquisition strategies, and liaison/negotiation with regulators and other statutory bodies.
- Liaising with other members of the WfLH legal team, including Commercial and Infrastructure Solicitors, and external legal support, on the legal ramifications and structuring of a wide range of capital projects related to water SROs and similar significant infrastructure projects.
About You
This role requires:
- Expert knowledge of law and legal research techniques, contract drafting, and interpretation.
- Senior-level experience of providing commercial/contracting legal advice for engineering & construction projects within a regulated environment.
- Reliable legal judgement and an appreciation of legal risk.
- Expertise in infrastructure, planning, environment, and related regulatory law.
- Excellent degree qualification (2:1 or equivalent) or satisfactory evidence of equivalent high-level academic and/or professional achievement.
- Qualification as a lawyer (Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive) with at least 4-5 years relevant post-qualification experience.
Package
This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid approach to working between our Falmer office and home. We are offering a competitive salary, depending on skills and experience, along with various benefits, including:
Competitive Salary: £competitive, dependent on experience (estimated £65,000 - £80,000 per annum)
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
• Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
• Health benefits through a Cash Plan
• Two paid community volunteering days a year
• 25 days annual holiday
• Occupational health service
• Stars Reward gateway offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
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