Energy Security and Net Zero Lawyers and Legal Officers
Location: London, Leeds, Bristol or Manchester
The Government Legal Department (GLD) is the largest provider of legal services across government, working with all the main Whitehall departments. Our work touches on most aspects of public life, from developing and drafting legislation to providing legal advice on policies and ensuring value from contracts.
About the Directorate:
Energy Security and Net Zero Legal is a GLD Advisory Directorate focusing on providing legal advice relating to the UK’s energy portfolio, including policies on decarbonisation technologies, nuclear power, clean energy, energy efficiency, and climate change. We have brought forward the Great British Energy Bill and published the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.
Your Role:
In this role, you will provide specialist legal and public law advice to ministers and officials, ensuring the legal implications of policies are considered. You will draft secondary legislation, advise on planning decisions, and respond to world events creatively and timely.
Minimum Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you’ll need security clearance to BPSS level. You should possess:
1. Public law experience, which could be gained in private practice, through academic study, or in the legal department of a public body.
2. Desirable experience in energy law.
About You:
You should have reliable judgment, an excellent appreciation of legal risk, and the ability to think strategically. Excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the role of lawyers in government are essential.
Benefits:
GLD encourages skill development in a nurturing environment. Benefits include access to a valuable civil service pension and flexible working arrangements.
Closing Date for Applications: Noon Monday 24th February 2025.
To Apply: Click on the 'Apply Button' below.
Practice Area: Energy and Infrastructure
Sector: Public Sector
Type of Practice: Public Sector
Employee Benefits:
Bonus and Pension, Bonus scheme, Flexible working hours, Healthcare, Season ticket loan.
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