Overview
The Environment Agency offers diverse and evolving challenges for our legal teams. Our lawyers conduct criminal proceedings and advise on enforcement of environmental requirements, including civil sanctions such as enforcement undertakings and variable monetary penalties. They provide training to staff on disclosure requirements and the use of statutory and enforcement powers. The Water Industry Enforcement Team is part of the wider Enforcement and Prosecution team within Legal and Audit Services, based in the Water Industry Enforcement Team. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Please include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. Travel to court and other locations as required is expected.
Responsibilities
* Advise on the enforcement of environmental requirements and conduct criminal proceedings where appropriate.
* Advise on the imposition of civil sanctions such as enforcement undertakings and variable monetary penalties.
* Provide training to staff on disclosure requirements and the use of statutory and enforcement powers.
* Own an interesting caseload within the Water Industry Enforcement Team and contribute to improving performance in the Water Industry.
* Attend court and other locations as required; travel as necessary.
Qualifications
* Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent (FILEX with rights of audience in criminal proceedings).
* Ideally experience as a prosecutor or defence lawyer in complex criminal cases concerning breaches of environmental legislation or other criminal/regulatory law.
* Sound knowledge of criminal law, practice and procedure; experienced criminal advocate with trial experience in the Magistrates’ Court; experience of preparing complex cases for trial and sentence in the Crown Court.
* Higher rights advocacy is desirable but not required.
* Ability to advise on the right regulatory response to environmental offending and to explain the Environment Agency’s use of civil sanctions in place of criminal proceedings.
Other information
* Market Forces Factor allowance of £5,250 per annum is provided.
* Role combines home working with attendance at the contractual office base, based at main hub locations as required by business needs.
* Guaranteed Interview policy to support applicants with a disability whose application meets minimum criteria.
* If applying from Civil Service, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; please contact HR for status questions.
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