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 helping to secure economic and trade relationships.
About the Directorate
Energy Security and Net Zero Legal is a GLD Advisory Directorate that focuses on providing legal advice relating to the UK’s ambitious and innovative energy portfolio. Its work spans policies on decarbonisation technologies, nuclear power, clean energy and heat, energy efficiency, combatting fuel poverty, energy security, energy networks, infrastructure, planning, international energy commitments, climate change and net zero obligations.
Your Role
As a member of our team, you will provide specialist legal and public law advice to ministers and officials, ensuring that the legal implications of policies are thoroughly considered. You will work closely with policy leads and Parliamentary Counsel, advising Ministers as Bills pass through Parliament. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Drafting secondary legislation and offering advisory support in the event of legal challenges.
2. Advising the Secretary of State on planning decisions and judicial reviews.
3. Responding to world events in a creative and timely manner.
4. Supporting the Government in being accountable for its role.
To carry out your work successfully, you will need to have security clearance to BPSS level.
About You
To succeed in this role, you should have reliable judgement and a strong appreciation of legal risk. You will need to think strategically and creatively, viewing legal issues in their wider context. Your qualifications should include:
1. Public law experience, gained in a private practice context, through academic study, or in the legal department of a public body.
2. Experience in energy law is desirable.
GLD encourages its people to develop their skills in a nurturing environment. Other benefits include access to a valuable civil service pension and flexible working arrangements.
Closing Date for Applications: Noon Monday 24th February 2025.
Apply: To apply, click on the 'Apply Button' below.
Practice Area: Energy and Infrastructure
Sector: Public Sector
Type of Practice: Public Sector
Salary Bracket: Employee Benefits include Bonus and Pension, Bonus scheme, Flexible working hours, Healthcare, and Season ticket loan.
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