Job Description

Job Description 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 Governments Land Strategy as well as advising on transactional property law work. This will typically include title due diligence, for the 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 with the opportunity to assist with the provision of advice on the development of key national flood defence projects and commercial acquisitiondisposal as well as supporting other Legal Services colleagues across a broad range of property related work. We welcome candidates with a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds who bring with them skills in these areas or other transferable skills. With support for your inrole development, you will have some autonomy over managing your own caseload. You will be responsible for accurate and timely legal advice to the Environment Agency. Your work will support the Environment Agency in furthering its objectives to protect and enhance the environment. You will be helping to deliver the Environment Agencys Action Plan EA2025 creating a better place and the Governments 25 Year Environment Plan. You will work in an organisation that aspires for inclusivity in our workforce and an organisation that embraces equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. The team The Property Law Team consists of 11 lawyers, 2 paralegals and three Team Leaders. The team is multidisciplined with lawyers specialising in commercial property, agricultural law, disposals and acquisitions, large scheme work, asset management and landlord and tenant work. The Team is located across 5 offices, managed by three team leaders. The mix of senior and junior lawyers provides a supportive culture with systems in place facilitating sharing of knowledge and experience. Experienceskills Required What Do You Need Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive 05 Years postqualification experience. Must have current rights to practice law in England and Wales. Were looking for people with Strong grounding in property law with experience handling legal and technical issues. Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to new legal issues, demonstrating confidence and agility. Excellent relationshipbuilding skills, gaining client trust and understanding their objectives. Problemsolving mindset with drive and perseverance. Effective team player, capable of providing clear legal advice and managing deadlines. An understanding of landlord and tenant legislation including 1954 Act, an ability to identify risks on title review and experience in general transactional property matters. Exposure to Agricultural tenancies or contentious business lease renewals welcomed. A passion to make a difference by contributing to the fulfilment of the Environment Agencys statutory functions and duties and its work to foster climate change resilience. Contact and additional information A generous career average pension scheme, which means you will build up benefits based on your pay each scheme year rather than your final salary. Whilst you are in the pension scheme we will also pay an employer contribution. We currently pay 19, so this is a very generous scheme. 27 days holiday bank holidays for fulltime employees or equivalent, depending on working pattern We also offer up to two days paid environmental outcome days each year. These give you the opportunity to take part in community activities with clear environmental outcomes. This is a fulltime role. There may be the option for flexible andor parttime working upon request. Interviews take place wc 23 September 2024. For further information, please contact alison.parkerenvironmentagency.gov.uk or viviene.whiteakerenvironmentagency.gov.uk. Competence 1 Achieves Results Description Please describe how you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others Description Please describe a situation in which you have presented a case in a convincing way and persuaded someone to follow or accept your advice. Competence 3 Communicates Effectively Description Please describe a situation where the way you communicated with others was key. What was the situation and how did you approach it? If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc Modification Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team. 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, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. The Environment Agency, as a NonDepartmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit httpswww.gov.ukgovernmentpublicationsbecomeacrowncommercialservicesupplierbecomingasupplierthroughthecrowncommercialservicewhatyouneedtoknow for more information.

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