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Lawyers in the Property Law team provide specialist property law advice on a wide range of fascinating property related work including large strategic projects, commercial property, sustainability, net zero, biodiversity net gain and the Government's Land Strategy as well as advising on transactional property law work. This will typically include title due diligence, for the acquisition of land and interests, drafting and negotiating licences, options, transfers, easements and leases necessary for the Environment Agency to operate.

It is anticipated that the post holder will work generally across the Property Law Team with the opportunity to assist with the provision of advice on the development of key national flood defence projects and commercial acquisition/disposal as well as supporting other Legal Services colleagues across a broad range of property related work. We welcome candidates with a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds who bring with them skills in these areas or other transferable skills.

With support for your in-role development, you will have some autonomy over managing your own caseload. You will be responsible for accurate and timely legal advice to the Environment Agency.

Your work will support the Environment Agency in furthering its objectives to protect and enhance the environment. 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.

You will work in an organisation that aspires for inclusivity in our workforce and an organisation that embraces equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive



• 0-5 Years post-qualification experience.



• Must have current rights to practice law in England and Wales., Strong grounding in property law with experience handling legal and technical issues. Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to new legal issues, demonstrating confidence and agility. Excellent relationship-building skills, gaining client trust and understanding their objectives. Problem-solving mindset with drive and perseverance. Effective team player, capable of providing clear legal advice and managing deadlines. An understanding of landlord and tenant legislation (including 1954 Act), an ability to identify risks on title review and experience in general transactional property matters. Exposure to Agricultural tenancies or contentious business lease renewals welcomed. A passion to make a difference by contributing to the fulfilment of the Environment Agency's statutory functions and duties and its work to foster climate change resilience.
  
  We work to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. EA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. We employ around 10,600 people throughout England in a variety of roles. Our head office is in Bristol and we have another office in London. We have offices across England, divided into 14 areas.