Remote Senior Environmental Regulation Counsel

CANAL & RIVER TRUST

United States

Remote

USD 90,000 - 99,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Increased holiday entitlement

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Job summary

Canal & River Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Environmental Regulatory Lawyer to lead environmental law matters across our network, providing expert advice to support compliance, manage enforcement risks, and promote strong governance.

Working with stakeholders, you will deliver practical, risk-based solutions that protect the Trust’s interests and support its environmental and operational objectives.

Qualifications

Qualified lawyer with 10+ PQE in environmental law or equivalent experience.
Proven track record advising senior leaders on complex environmental and regulatory matters.
Strong expertise across environmental compliance, regulation and litigation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

Provide senior level advice on environmental law to the Trust, including governance and regulatory matters.
Lead environmental litigation and coordinate external counsel and regulatory responses.
Advise on water industry regulation and interactions with key regulators and stakeholders.
Support risk-based solutions to protect the Trust's environmental and operational objectives.

Skills

Environmental law expertise

Strategic legal advice

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory and litigation experience

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Qualified lawyer (10+ PQE) or equivalent in environmental law

Job description

Working with stakeholders, you will deliver practical, risk-based solutions that protect the Trust’s interests and support its environmental and operational objectives.

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