Job Description

The Environment Agency’s Water Industry Enforcement Team, part of the wider Enforcement and Prosecution team within Legal and Audit Services, is looking for a junior lawyer to undertake maternity leave cover for 12 months in the Peterborough team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal proceedings and advise on all matters related 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 a diverse caseload and support the organisation’s commitment to improving the performance of the Water Industry.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues and be supervised in a supportive network.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified lawyer with right to practice in England and Wa...