Property Lawyer - 35238

Job Description

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and recognise the value that different perspectives bring to our work.

Job Description

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and recognise the value that different perspectives bring to our work. The Environment Agency offers lawyers a unique opportunity to work on property matters that help protect people and the environment. From nationally significant flood defence schemes to commercial property transactions, biodiversity initiatives and sustainable land management projects, our work has a real impact on communities across England. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to develop their career within a supportive legal team. You will manage your own caseload while receiving guidance and mentoring from experienced lawyers. Our Property Law Team provides specialist advice on a wide range of work, including land acquisition and disposal, commercial property matters, strategic infrastructure projects, biodiversity net gain, and the Environment Agency’s Land Strategy. The work typically includes title investigations, drafting and negotiating leases, licences, easements, transfers and other property documents necessary for the Environment Agency to deliver its statutory functions. You'll work across the Property Law Team, supporting colleagues on a broad range of matters and helping to deliver key national projects. Responsibilities may include acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold interests, commercial landlord and tenant work, management of the Environment Agency's property assets and agricultural land matters. We recognise that excellent lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome applications from candidates with property law experience, as well as those with transferable skills gained in other legal disciplines who are looking to develop their property law expertise. The role is full-time (37 hours per week), although we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and job share opportunities. Please set out any preferred working arrangements in your application.

Experience/skills Required

You’ll be a qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with current rights to practice law in England and Wales. We welcome applications from lawyers at the early stages of their careers and from those with more experience who are looking for a new challenge. You’ll need to demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and case management abilities.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Sound legal judgement, with good attention to detail and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Thrive on challenge and prioritise well which will enable you to manage your own caseload effectively.

Experience in commercial property, property litigation or public sector property work would be beneficial but is not essential. We value potential and transferable skills, and we will provide support and training to help you succeed in the role.

Contact and additional information

As with all roles in Legal Services, we combine home working with attendance at the contractual office base, subject to meeting business needs. The roles can be based at any of our main hub locations. There will be travel to other locations as required.

For any queries relating to the role please contact:

Interviews are expected to take place in mid to late September.

We are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Diversity: it’s in our nature.

Competence 1: Achieves Results

Please can you describe a situation where you met the needs of a client in challenging circumstances in order to provide an effective and rapid response.

Competence 2: Communicates Effectively

Please describe a situation in which you have presented a case in a convincing way and persuaded a client to follow or accept your advice on a significant piece of work.

Competence 3: Legislative Knowledge

Can you give us an example of a matter that you have been involved with that demonstrates the knowledge and experience that you would bring to this role?

Role specific professional membership requirements

You must be a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive qualified to practise in England and Wales on appointment.

If you are applying from the Civil Service

As 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.

Guaranteed Interview Policy

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 for more information.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

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