Senior Lawyer - Water Industry Enforcement Team - 31834

New Today

Overview

Senior Lawyer - Water Industry Enforcement Team - 31834

Based in Leeds, Harrogate, West Yorkshire or other main hub locations. The role combines home working with attendance at the contractual office base, with travel to court and other locations as required. Interviews will be held during October 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct criminal proceedings and advise on all matters relevant to the enforcement of environmental requirements.
  • Advise on the imposition of civil sanctions such as enforcement undertakings and variable monetary penalties.
  • Provide training to staff on disclosure requirements and the use of statutory and enforcement powers.
  • Own an interesting caseload and contribute to improving the performance of the Water Industry.
  • Advise on the regulatory response to environmental offending and the Environment Agency’s use of civil sanctions in place of criminal proceedings.
  • Travel to court and other locations as required.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent (FILEX with rights of audience in criminal proceedings).
  • Ideally 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.
  • Sound knowledge of criminal law, practice and procedure; experienced criminal advocate with trial experience in the Magistrates’ Court.
  • Experience in preparing complex cases for trial and sentence in the Crown Court.
  • Higher rights advocacy is desirable but not required.
  • Ability to advise on the right regulatory response to environmental offending and to explain the Environment Agency’s use of civil sanctions.

Team and Working Arrangements

  • Role based in the Water Industry Enforcement Team within Legal and Audit Services.
  • Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce; flexible working patterns including job share; please specify preferred working arrangements on application.
  • Inclusion and accessibility: Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria.

Benefits and Additional Information

  • Market Forces Factor allowance of £5,250 per annum.
  • Employer participates in Central Government frameworks and contracts for recruitment; no direct market engagement via post, email or phone calls.
  • Artificial intelligence guidance included in application process: use truthful, first-hand experience; avoid plagiarism and review Civil Service guidance where relevant.

Competencies

  • Achieves Results: Defines and delivers high work standards; prioritises tasks to meet targets.
  • Focuses on Customers and Partners: Addresses needs of internal and external customers with rapid, effective responses.
  • Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement: Uses intelligence to detect and take appropriate enforcement action.

The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra. This role is not part of the Civil Service, and continuous service rules may differ accordingly.

#J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply
Location:
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

We found some similar jobs based on your search