In-house Environmental​/Regulatory Lawyer PQE

In-house Environmental/Regulatory Lawyer 8

PQE+

Bristol or Exeter office, hybrid & remote working options available

At Pennon Group, we’re proud to be leading the way in the water and renewables industries. Alongside our subsidiaries – South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power – we’re committed to delivering a sustainable future of our region. Because we know that by continually driving up our standards today, we’ll build a better tomorrow for our communities.

We have a rare opening for an In-house Legal Environmental Lawyer to join our high performing legal team. This is a key role which offers a great opportunity for a progressive in-house legal career and to advocate for environment protection through legal means.

This leading role will support the business with its ambitious environmental strategies and compliance with the regulatory framework applicable to water companies. You will guide Pennon’s environmental strategy and compliance across our operations. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll advise on complex regulatory and environmental issues, support enforcement and litigation, and help the business navigate a dynamic legal framework whilst providing legal advice on regulatory issues impacting the business, supporting environmental litigation, including enforcement, prosecutions, regulatory appeals, judicial review and civil claims.

You will be a UK qualified Solicitor with a strong foundation of knowledge and experience within environmental and regulatory law. Analytical acumen, ability to problem solve together with exceptional communication skills is also key.

Should you find this initial brief of interest please contact Claire at Mack Legal ).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

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