Job Description

Information Lawyer - 31085

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Information Lawyer - 31085

Number of jobs available
1
Region
South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
City/Town
Birmingham , Bristol , Leeds
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Legal Services
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
41,617
Closing Date:
13/07/2025, 23:55 hours


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Job description
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.



We are looking for a Lawyer with practical experience of information law, particularly the requirements of the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations. The role involves providing legal advice and guidance about both reactive and proactive disclosure of information, confidentiality, and working closely with policy colleagues to ensure we meet our statutory obligations. We give advice to all parts of the Environment Agency. When decisions are challenged, this may include responding to complaints lodged with the Information Commissioner's Office and the conduct of litigation in the First tier and Upper Tribunal.
The team
This role is part of a small team of specialist lawyers who work closely with a wide range of internal clients. There may also be opportunities to become involved with employment issues as this falls within the remit of the team
Experience/skills required
We are looking for a qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with some specialist knowledge and practical experience of information law, who has the ability to provide legal advice and assistance to our internal clients. A knowledge of environmental law would be useful.



Key requirements include excellent communication and organisation skills.
Contact and additional information
We offer the option to combine home working with attendance at the contractual office base, subject to meeting business needs. There will be travel to court and other locations as required.



For further information please contact johnr.morgan@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews will be held virtually in July/early August 2025.
Competence 1
Achieves Results
Description
Definition: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.



Please describe how you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Competence 2
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Definition: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.



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 the direction of a major or sensitive projects or piece of work.
Competence 3
Legislative Knowledge
Description
Definition: Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment.



Please give an example of when you have applied your knowledge of information law in your work, that illustrates how you would be able to use your knowledge and experience in order to ensure the Environment Agency complies with statutory requirements.
Role specific professional membership requirements
Current practising certificate

If 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.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

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

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know

for more information.