Job Description
Senior Lawyers in the Property Law team provide specialist property law advice on a wide range of fascinating property‑related work including large strategic projects, commercial property, sustainability, net zero, biodiversity net gain and the Government’s Land Strategy as well as advising on transactional property law work. This will typically include title due diligence, acquisition of land and interests, drafting and negotiating licences, options, transfers, easements and leases necessary for the Environment Agency to operate.
It is anticipated that the post holder will work generally across the Property Law Team, advising on the development of key national flood defence projects and commercial acquisitions/disposals and supporting other Legal Services colleagues across a broad range of property‑related work. We welcome candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds who bring transferable skills in these areas.
You will manage your own caseload and be responsible for accurate and timely legal advice to the Environment Agency.
The team is fully committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes flexible working patterns, including job share. We also welcome those returning from a career break.
The Team
The Property Law Team consists of 14 lawyers, 2 paralegals and three Team Leaders and is part of the Flood and Coastal Risk Management and Corporate Legal Services Team in Legal and Audit Services.
Experience / Skills Required
* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 3 years post-qualification experience and current rights to practice law in England and Wales.
* Excellent grounding in property law with a track record of handling complex legal and technical issues.
* Willingness and aptitude to rapidly grasp and adapt to new legal issues, demonstrating confidence and agility.
* Excellent relationship‑building skills, gaining client trust and understanding their objectives.
* Drive and perseverance to problem‑solve.
* Experience of supervising and supporting junior team members.
* Ability to write clear legal briefings for director/board/government level and to compose correspondence in response to challenging external questions.
* Strong influencing and persuasive abilities, capable of engaging and convincing individuals at all levels, including organisational leaders.
Professional Membership and Current Practising Certificate
Role‑specific professional membership requirements: Current Practising Certificate.
Additional Information
This role receives a G6 Market Forces Factor allowance of £5,250 per annum.
As with all roles in Legal Services, we combine home working with attendance at the contractual office base, subject to meeting business needs. The role can be based at any of our main hub locations. There will be travel to other locations as required.
For any queries relating to the role please contact LASrecruitment@environment‑agency.gov.uk.
Competences
Competence 1: Achieves Results
Tell us about a time when you were able to achieve a positive outcome on a case or matter, working under pressure, and balancing competing priorities.
Competence 2: Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please describe a situation where you met the needs of a client in challenging circumstances to provide an effective and rapid response.
Competence 3: Legislative Knowledge
Give an example of a case, matter or legal issue that you have been involved with that demonstrates the knowledge and experience you would bring to the role.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified – presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own – applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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