Senior Lawyer – Flood and Coastal Risk Management and Planning Team – 32054
Number of jobs available: 1
Region: East of England, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
City/Town: Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Leeds, Peterborough, Reading, Warrington
Grade: Staff Grade 6
Post Type: Permanent
Role Type: Legal Services
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time
Salary Minimum: £54,940
Closing Date: 15/12/2025, 23:55 hours
Overview
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. You will be part of a dedicated team making a tangible difference in creating a better environment for people and wildlife, while supporting sustainable development. Your role will involve advising the Environment Agency’s National Infrastructure Team in the development consent order process and more widely in respect of changes to both the planning and the national infrastructure legislative regimes.
Responsibilities
* Advise the Environment Agency’s National Infrastructure Team on the development consent order process.
* Provide legal advice on changes to planning and national infrastructure legislative regimes.
* Collaborate with partners to ensure sufficient water supply, reduce flood risks, protect and enhance air, land, and water quality.
* Support sustainable practices within the organisation and across partner organisations.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified lawyer in England and Wales with the right to practice.
* 3+ years PQE, confident in managing a caseload without supervision.
* Proven track record of handling complex legal issues in public, planning, and environmental law.
* Strong analytical skills and up-to-date knowledge of public law principles.
* Excellent communication skills, able to explain intricate legal matters clearly and concisely.
* Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders, communicating legal concepts to professional audiences.
* Curiosity and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
* Practising Certificate with at least 3+ years PQE.
Benefits
* Salary of £54,940 plus £5,250 Market Forces Factor allowance.
* Pension contribution.
* Generous holiday entitlement.
* Supportive, flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
Contact
For further information, please contact Christopher Hayball – christopher.hayball@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Additional Information
Interviews are scheduled for January 2026.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. The Environment Agency is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs.
Equal Opportunities
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We also support flexible working and job share arrangements.
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