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Pay & Benefits
This role offers a competitive base pay and a range of benefits, including flexible working, up to 35 days annual leave (pro rata), paid time off for wellbeing and volunteering, the Local Government Pension Scheme, family‑friendly policies, training & development, an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
Responsibilities
* Use your advanced legal expertise, particularly in environmental law and corporate governance, to provide specialist legal advice and support to SEPA.
* Deliver complex and sensitive legal advice to SEPA’s leadership teams, directly supporting SEPA’s mission and strategic objectives.
* Provide expert legal advice across a wide range of practice areas.
* Advise on the interpretation and implementation of new legislation, contributing to SEPA’s input in shaping legislative and policy frameworks.
* Analyse and interpret complex information from diverse sources, including legislation, case law and technical scientific data, to provide clear and actionable legal advice.
* Communicate effectively with internal teams to deliver detailed legal advice that supports SEPA’s goals, and engage with external stakeholders to advance SEPA’s interests.
* Develop and deliver training sessions and guidance materials to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations across the organisation.
* Support the Head of Corporate Legal and the Legal Senior Manager in managing litigation, disputes, and judicial reviews, including drafting legal documents and representing SEPA at tribunals and hearings.
* Supervise solicitors and paralegals, ensuring high‑quality work and adherence to professional standards, and provide mentorship to develop team capability.
* This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. You may be required to undertake other duties consistent with the level and grading of the role.
Qualifications
* To be a Scottish Qualified Solicitor with an LLB Degree and Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent, and a current full (unrestricted) practising certificate.
* At least 5 years of legal professional experience as a practising solicitor.
* Knowledge and experience of the application of legislation in a regulatory or environmental law context.
* Proven experience analysing and interpreting legislation to inform policy, strategy or approach.
* Supervisory experience.
Legal and Equality Commitments
SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does. We recruit solely on merit. The shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis.
We are a Disability Confident employer and will identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you. Applicants with visual impairments can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape.
Successful candidates will undergo baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) pre‑employment checks, including a level one Disclosure Scotland check.
For the recruitment process, please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at recruitment@sepa.org.uk.
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