Lawyer For Government Policy
- Category: Government Job Alert
- Location: Ab Kettleby, England
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 19K to 20K
- Published on: 2025/09/21
About Us:
The Government Legal Department (GLD) is the largest provider of legal services across government, working with all main Whitehall departments. Our work touches on most aspects of public life, from developing and drafting legislation to helping secure economic and trade relationships.
Job Overview:
We're currently looking for Planning Lawyers to join our legal directorates and focus on work for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, and the Litigation Directorate.
Your Role:
You'll provide legal support on national planning casework and energy-related planning policy development, advise on environmental law and policy, or focus on planning policy including changes to the NPPF, planning legislation, environmental law, and high-profile case work.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
An understanding of planning law and sound knowledge of public law
Reliable legal judgment and good appreciation of legal risk
A strategic and creative thinker with well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
A caring and nurturing environment for skill development
Flexible working arrangements and access to a valuable civil service pension
The opportunity to work on global issues and contribute to the Modern Civil Service transformation agenda
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