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The UK Environment Agency is a government organisation responsible for environmental protection and management. They oversee various aspects of the environment, including water resources, flood risk management, air quality, waste regulation, and environmental permitting. The agency's ultimate goal is to protect and improve the natural environment, making it more resilient to the impacts of climate change and ensuring sustainable development. Their purpose revolves around enforcing environmental regulations, providing guidance and expertise to businesses and communities, and taking action to address environmental challenges and promote a greener, cleaner, and healthier environment for people and wildlife in the UK.


Government

Environment Agency

It's our job to look after your environment and create better places for people and wildlife.

You must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in complex criminal cases, knowledge of criminal law, trial experience, and a current Practising Certificate.

You will conduct criminal proceedings, advise on environmental legislation enforcement, impose civil sanctions, provide staff training, and manage a diverse caseload.

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Birmingham

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            East Midlands, East of England, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
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            Birmingham , Exeter , Leeds , Peterborough , Reading , Warrington , Worthing
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            Staff Grade 6
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            Full Time, Part Time
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            £50,409
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            Basic Check
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       Job description 
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         The diverse nature of the Environment Agency provides ever-evolving challenges for our legal teams. Our lawyers conduct criminal proceedings and advise on all matters relevant to the enforcement of environmental legislation. They also advise on the imposition of civil sanctions such as enforcement undertakings and variable monetary penalties. They provide a variety of training to staff including on PACE, disclosure requirements and the use of various statutory and enforcement powers. <br> <br> Join them and you will have the opportunity to own an interesting caseload and make your mark in a national organisation that promises a good work-life balance, salary pension scheme and great professional development.<br> <br> We are fully committed to having an 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.<br> <br> Our vacancies:<br> We are looking to recruit full-time Senior Lawyers in three of our Area facing prosecution teams in Exeter, Leeds and Warrington. We will also consider applications for those located nearer to our other offices in Birmingham, Peterborough, Reading and Worthing. Please indicate your office preference as part of your application. <br> <br> We also have a full time Senior Lawyer vacancy in our Serious Casework &amp; Policy team (SCPT) which can be located in any office.
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       The team 
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         We have 7 Area facing prosecution teams located across the country with lawyers reporting through a team leader to the Senior Managing Lawyer, Enforcement &amp; Prosecution, Area Teams. We also have a Serious Casework &amp; Policy team (SCPT) which complements and supports the Area prosecution teams reporting to its own Senior Managing Lawyer. Both Senior Managing Lawyers report to the Deputy Director (Chief Prosecutor) within Legal and Audit Services.
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       Experience/skills required 
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         You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent (FILEX with rights of audience in criminal proceedings in the Magistrates’ Court) and ideally have experience as a prosecutor or defence lawyer of complex criminal cases concerning breaches of environmental legislation or other complex areas of criminal and regulatory law. <br> <br> You will possess a sound knowledge generally of criminal law, practice and procedure and be an experienced criminal advocate with trial experience in the Magistrates’ Court. <br> <br> You will have experience of preparing complex cases for trial and sentence in the Crown Court. <br> <br> You may also be a higher rights advocate, but this is not a requirement for the role. <br> <br> You will understand the Environment Agency’s ability to use civil sanctions in place of criminal proceedings and you will have the ability to advise upon the right regulatory response to environmental offending.
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       Contact and additional information 
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         Please note we will not assess CVs for this role, it is your answers to the competency questions that will be used for interview selection. A link to the Capability Dictionary that lists the indicators for each of the competencies is available in the .<br> <br> We offer the option to combine home working with attendance at the contractual office base, subject to meeting business needs. There will be travel to court and other locations as required.<br> <br> Interviews will take place at the beginning of November 2024.<br> <br> For further information please contact Paul Taylor (paul.taylor1@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Dan Wiley (dan.wiley@environment-agency.gov.uk).
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       Competence 1 
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         Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement
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       Description 
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         Uses intelligence to detect suspected illegal activities. Instigates and carries out enforcement action where illegal activities have been detected.<br> <br> Please give an example of a case where you have advised upon the correct enforcement response to an illegal activity.
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         Achieves Results
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         Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results<br> <br> Please describe how you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure the timely achievement of results.
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         Focuses on Customers and Partners
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       Description 
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         Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.<br> <br> Please give an example of how you have addressed the needs of internal and external customers and describe any challenges encountered in order to provide an effective response.
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       Role specific professional membership requirements 
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         Current Practising Certificate.
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       <b>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.</b><br> <br> <b>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.</b><br> <br> <b>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.</b><br> <br> <b>The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental 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 </b><b>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know</b><b> for more information.</b>
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            East Midlands, East of England, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
           
          
         
         
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            Birmingham , Exeter , Leeds , Peterborough , Reading , Warrington , Worthing
           
          
         
         
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            Staff Grade 6
           
          
         
         
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            Basic Check
           
          
         
        
       
      
      
       Job description 
       
       
        
         The diverse nature of the Environment Agency provides ever-evolving challenges for our legal teams. Our lawyers conduct criminal proceedings and advise on all matters relevant to the enforcement of environmental legislation. They also advise on the imposition of civil sanctions such as enforcement undertakings and variable monetary penalties. They provide a variety of training to staff including on PACE, disclosure requirements and the use of various statutory and enforcement powers.   Join them and you will have the opportunity to own an interesting caseload and make your mark in a national organisation that promises a good work-life balance, salary pension scheme and great professional development.  We are fully committed to having an 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.  Our vacancies: We are looking to recruit full-time Senior Lawyers in three of our Area facing prosecution teams in Exeter, Leeds and Warrington. We will also consider applications for those located nearer to our other offices in Birmingham, Peterborough, Reading and Worthing. Please indicate your office preference as part of your application.   We also have a full time Senior Lawyer vacancy in our Serious Casework & Policy team (SCPT) which can be located in any office.
        
       
      
      
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         We have 7 Area facing prosecution teams located across the country with lawyers reporting through a team leader to the Senior Managing Lawyer, Enforcement & Prosecution, Area Teams. We also have a Serious Casework & Policy team (SCPT) which complements and supports the Area prosecution teams reporting to its own Senior Managing Lawyer. Both Senior Managing Lawyers report to the Deputy Director (Chief Prosecutor) within Legal and Audit Services.
        
       
      
      
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         You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent (FILEX with rights of audience in criminal proceedings in the Magistrates’ Court) and ideally have experience as a prosecutor or defence lawyer of complex criminal cases concerning breaches of environmental legislation or other complex areas of criminal and regulatory law.   You will possess a sound knowledge generally of criminal law, practice and procedure and be an experienced criminal advocate with trial experience in the Magistrates’ Court.   You will have experience of preparing complex cases for trial and sentence in the Crown Court.   You may also be a higher rights advocate, but this is not a requirement for the role.   You will understand the Environment Agency’s ability to use civil sanctions in place of criminal proceedings and you will have the ability to advise upon the right regulatory response to environmental offending.
        
       
      
      
       Contact and additional information 
       
       
        
         Please note we will not assess CVs for this role, it is your answers to the competency questions that will be used for interview selection. A link to the Capability Dictionary that lists the indicators for each of the competencies is available in the .  We offer the option to combine home working with attendance at the contractual office base, subject to meeting business needs. There will be travel to court and other locations as required.  Interviews will take place at the beginning of November 2024.  For further information please contact Paul Taylor (paul.taylor1@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Dan Wiley (dan.wiley@environment-agency.gov.uk).
        
       
      
      
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         Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement
        
       
      
      
       Description 
       
       
        
         Uses intelligence to detect suspected illegal activities. Instigates and carries out enforcement action where illegal activities have been detected.  Please give an example of a case where you have advised upon the correct enforcement response to an illegal activity.
        
       
      
      
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         Achieves Results
        
       
      
      
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         Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results  Please describe how you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure the timely achievement of results.
        
       
      
      
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         Focuses on Customers and Partners
        
       
      
      
       Description 
       
       
        
         Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.  Please give an example of how you have addressed the needs of internal and external customers and describe any challenges encountered in order to provide an effective response.
        
       
      
      
       Role specific professional membership requirements 
       
       
        
         Current Practising Certificate.
        
       
      
      
       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 Non-Departmental 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 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
      
     
    
   
  
 



Senior Lawyers - Enforcement, Prosecution and Serious Casework Policy Team - Environment Agency

Senior Lawyers - Enforcement, Prosecution and Serious Casework Policy Team

You should have team leadership experience, a background in complex environmental criminal law, a strong grasp of criminal procedures, and a valid legal qualification with a current practicing certificate.

You will lead a team of lawyers, provide legal advice, manage caseloads, handle HR and budget requests, and promote team well-being while representing the agency in complex cases.

Reading

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            South East
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            Reading
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            Staff Grade 6
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            Permanent
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            Legal Services
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            Full Time, Part Time
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            £50,409
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          Closing Date: 
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           <p>20/10/2024, 23:55 hours</p>
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            Basic Check
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       Job description 
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         We are fully committed to having an 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.<br> <br> We have a Senior Lawyer Team Leader vacancy in our Enforcement and Prosecutions team based in Reading.<br> <br> This frontline role manages and leads a busy team of lawyers who undertake advice and conduct of difficult and often contentious enforcement and prosecution cases and relevant alternative disposals such as civil sanctions and formal cautions.<br> <br> You will provide high level, accurate, timely legal advice and support to relevant parts of the organisation and support staff to deliver good quality effective legal casework and progress procedural issues. You will manage administrative, HR and budgetary requests for the team and help to promote the health, safety and well-being of your team members. You will manage your own caseload and work with a high degree of autonomy including on more complex / sensitive advice, criminal and / or civil proceedings, challenges, transactional and other matters including representing the Environment Agency.
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       The team 
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         Our area facing legal teams are located across the country and lawyers report through a team leader to the Senior Managing Lawyer (E&amp;P) and Deputy Director (Chief Prosecutor) as part of Legal Services. The work of the teams covers the full range of environmental offending under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (i.e. water, waste, regulated industry) as well as advising on the acceptance or rejection of enforcement undertakings pursuant to the civil penalty regime.
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       Experience/skills required 
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         You will be able to influence and persuade people at all levels and will have some experience of leading and managing a team. You will have experience as a prosecutor or defence lawyer of complex criminal cases concerning breaches of environmental legislation or other complex areas of criminal and regulatory law. You'll possess a sound knowledge generally of criminal law, practice and procedure and you'll understand the Environment Agency's ability to use civil sanctions in place of criminal proceedings and have the ability to advise upon the right regulatory response to environmental offending.<br> <br> You'll be a qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent (FILEX with rights of audience in criminal proceedings).
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       Contact and additional information 
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         We offer the option to combine home working with attendance at the contractual office base, subject to meeting business needs. There will be travel to court and other locations as required. <br> <br> Interviews are likely to take place at the beginning of November 2024.<br> <br> For further information please contact Paul Taylor, Senior Managing Lawyer (Enforcement &amp; Prosecutions) paul.taylor1@environment-agency.gov.uk
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       Competence 1 
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         Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement
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       Description 
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         Description - Uses intelligence to detect suspected illegal activities. Instigates and carries out enforcement action where illegal activities have been detected.<br> <br> Please give an example of a case where you have advised upon the correct enforcement response to an illegal activity.
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       Competence 2 
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         Achieves Results
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       Description 
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         Description - Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results<br> <br> Please describe how you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure the timely achievement of results.
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       Competence 3 
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         Leads People
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       Description 
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         Description - Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.<br> <br> Give an example of when you have led a team to accomplish significant achievements in difficult circumstances.
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       Role specific professional membership requirements 
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         Current practising certificate.
        </div>
       </div>
      </div>
      <div>
       <b>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.</b><br> <br> <b>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.</b><br> <br> <b>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.</b><br> <br> <b>The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental 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 </b><b>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know</b><b> for more information.</b>
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          Region 
          
          
           
            South East
           
          
         
         
          City/Town 
          
          
           
            Reading
           
          
         
         
          Grade 
          
          
           
            Staff Grade 6
           
          
         
         
          Post Type 
          
          
           
            Permanent
           
          
         
        
        
         
          Role Type 
          
          
           
            Legal Services
           
          
         
         
          Working Pattern 
          
          
           
            Full Time, Part Time
           
          
         
         
          Salary Minimum 
          
          
           
            £50,409
           
          
         
         
          Closing Date: 
          
           20/10/2024, 23:55 hours
          
         
         
         
          
           
            
           
          
         
         
          Security checks level 
          
          
           
            Basic Check
           
          
         
        
       
      
      
       Job description 
       
       
        
         We are fully committed to having an 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 have a Senior Lawyer Team Leader vacancy in our Enforcement and Prosecutions team based in Reading.  This frontline role manages and leads a busy team of lawyers who undertake advice and conduct of difficult and often contentious enforcement and prosecution cases and relevant alternative disposals such as civil sanctions and formal cautions.  You will provide high level, accurate, timely legal advice and support to relevant parts of the organisation and support staff to deliver good quality effective legal casework and progress procedural issues. You will manage administrative, HR and budgetary requests for the team and help to promote the health, safety and well-being of your team members. You will manage your own caseload and work with a high degree of autonomy including on more complex / sensitive advice, criminal and / or civil proceedings, challenges, transactional and other matters including representing the Environment Agency.
        
       
      
      
       The team 
       
       
        
         Our area facing legal teams are located across the country and lawyers report through a team leader to the Senior Managing Lawyer (E&P) and Deputy Director (Chief Prosecutor) as part of Legal Services. The work of the teams covers the full range of environmental offending under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (i.e. water, waste, regulated industry) as well as advising on the acceptance or rejection of enforcement undertakings pursuant to the civil penalty regime.
        
       
      
      
       Experience/skills required 
       
       
        
         You will be able to influence and persuade people at all levels and will have some experience of leading and managing a team. You will have experience as a prosecutor or defence lawyer of complex criminal cases concerning breaches of environmental legislation or other complex areas of criminal and regulatory law. You'll possess a sound knowledge generally of criminal law, practice and procedure and you'll understand the Environment Agency's ability to use civil sanctions in place of criminal proceedings and have the ability to advise upon the right regulatory response to environmental offending.  You'll be a qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent (FILEX with rights of audience in criminal proceedings).
        
       
      
      
       Contact and additional information 
       
       
        
         We offer the option to combine home working with attendance at the contractual office base, subject to meeting business needs. There will be travel to court and other locations as required.   Interviews are likely to take place at the beginning of November 2024.  For further information please contact Paul Taylor, Senior Managing Lawyer (Enforcement & Prosecutions) paul.taylor1@environment-agency.gov.uk
        
       
      
      
       Competence 1 
       
       
        
         Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement
        
       
      
      
       Description 
       
       
        
         Description - Uses intelligence to detect suspected illegal activities. Instigates and carries out enforcement action where illegal activities have been detected.  Please give an example of a case where you have advised upon the correct enforcement response to an illegal activity.
        
       
      
      
       Competence 2 
       
       
        
         Achieves Results
        
       
      
      
       Description 
       
       
        
         Description - Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results  Please describe how you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure the timely achievement of results.
        
       
      
      
       Competence 3 
       
       
        
         Leads People
        
       
      
      
       Description 
       
       
        
         Description - Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.  Give an example of when you have led a team to accomplish significant achievements in difficult circumstances.
        
       
      
      
       Role specific professional membership requirements 
       
       
        
         Current practising certificate.
        
       
      
      
       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 Non-Departmental 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 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
      
     
    
   
  
 



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