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Principal Solicitor

Employer
Natural England
Location
Nationwide
Salary
£39,850
Closing date
31 Oct 2017

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Principal Solicitor, Legal Services (Ref: 1558700)

Salary £39,850

Flexible location    

About Natural England

Natural England is the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England. It works for people, place, and nature, to enhance biodiversity, landscape, and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal, and marine areas. It promotes access, recreation, and public well-being, as well as contributing to the way natural resources are managed, so that they can be enjoyed now and in the future.

About the role

Natural England’s respected in-house Legal Services team is a provider of high quality legal advice. We require a lawyer who can advise on all matters relating to Natural England’s remit, with particular focus on agri-environment, commercial, and contractual matters. Key responsibilities will include a demanding workload advising on drafting/reviewing and negotiating commercial and contractual arrangements. The role will advise on the impact of new legislation, particularly regarding agri-environment schemes, and will advise on grants, and instruct Counsel/other external legal providers as appropriate. Your creativity will support Natural England’s growing innovation and charging schemes, and contribute to training for internal and external audiences.

About you

We are looking for a solicitor/barrister with a strong academic background, with excellent communication and negotiating skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders. You will need to be self-motivated, enjoy working with a high degree of autonomy, and be someone whose judgement remains sound under pressure. An awareness of public, property, State Aid, and construction law is a benefit.

For a full description of the role and to access the candidate information pack please go to:

 https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1558700%20

Alternatively, contact richard.broadbent@naturalengland.org.uk

Deadline: 31 October 2017

Natural England is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.

www.naturalengland.org.uk

Company

Natural England

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