Environment Agency Jobs Vacancies Near Me – Senior Lawyer In Cheltenham

Overview

Position Title: Senior Lawyer

Company: Environment Agency

Location: Cheltenham, UK

Job Description

There are currently six lawyers in the commercial law team. While currently carrying out a hybrid mix of home and office working the team are based in Bristol and Exeter. The team undertakes work for a wide range of clients but with a focus on Bristol, where key clients are located. As a result, national travel is required. Two members of the team work part-time. Candidates seeking flexible working, including job share are welcome.

Responsibilities:

• In this role you will advise on a wide range of general commercial matters such as public procurement, dispute resolution, intellectual property, construction agreements, supply agreements, debt recovery, externally funded projects and agreements relating to Carbon Net Zero.
• You will also provide commercial law support to lawyers in other Legal and Audit Services teams.
• You will be helping to deliver the Environment Agency’s Action Plan (EA2025 creating a better place) and the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan.

Requirements:

• You will need to work with external public, private and third sector partners as well as engaging with lawyers in the Government Legal Department and the wider public and private sectors and to provide sensible, practical, accurate, timely and risk-based advice.
• You will have a varied, high quality, interesting and challenging caseload, and ensure that services are provided in a client-focused manner.
• We welcome candidates with a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds who bring with them skills in the areas mentioned above or other transferable skills.