In-House Environmental Lawyer
southwestwaterBristol or Exeter
•On-site•Full-time
•Posted 20 days ago
South West Water
Job Description
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 currently have an opportunity for an In-House Environmental Lawyer to join our Legal team in either Exeter or Bristol. You will receive a competitive salary of £60,000- £70,000pa plus an excellent benefits package.
About the role:
Reporting into the Legal Manager – Environmental, as an In House Environmental Lawyer you will support the business with its ambitious environmental strategies and compliance with the regulatory framework applicable to water companies.
You’ll play a key part in guiding 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.
You will be providing legal advice on regulatory issues impacting the business, supporting environmental litigation, including enforcement, prosecutions, regulatory appeals, judicial review and civil claims. This is a great opportunity and key in advocating for the environmental protection through legal means.
Closing Date: 20th November 2025
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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Our core values which are essential to our success are:
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