News story: Vacancies for lawyers in DECC
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| Job title | Lawyer |
| Location | London |
| Salary | £38,093 to £60,061 depending on post qualification experience |
| Application deadline | Midday on Wednesday 8 October 2014 |
| Interview dates | Monday 3 November to Friday 14 November (expected) |
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) works to make sure the UK has secure, clean, affordable energy supplies. The policy and political environment is fast-moving, and DECC has a major legislative and regulatory portfolio.
DECC’s lawyers need to ensure that the department receives high quality legal advice on the full range of public law issues. The work involves advising on the development of government policy, working with Parliamentary Counsel on primary legislation and drafting secondary legislation. DECC is looking for intellectually capable, highly motivated lawyers with powerful communication skills to join its legal team.