🚀 Civil Litigation Lawyer

Civil Litigation Lawyer

£55,620 - £61,421 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent

Peterborough is growing and changing, and the City Council’s legal team is central to that journey. As a Civil Litigation Lawyer, you’ll advise on issues that directly affect residents and services, from judicial reviews to contract disputes, while being part of a supportive, highly regarded in-house team.

This is a broad, varied role where you’ll combine litigation with meaningful advisory work. Whether representing the council in court or guiding service teams through complex challenges, your expertise will help ensure that decisions are fair, robust, and in the best interests of the community.

What You’ll Do

Manage a varied caseload, with a focus on judicial review

Handle civil litigation, including contract disputes and regulatory matters

Represent the council in court (usually once a month)

Deliver clear, solutions-focused advice to service teams

Why Join

Purposeful Work – Contribute directly to key services

Broad Caseload – Tackle a mix of litigation and advisory matters

Supportive Team – Experienced colleagues, open collaboration

Career Development – Scope to expand your expertise

Balance – Permanent stability with flexibility and hybrid working

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow

Strong litigation experience, ideally including judicial review

Confidence in both advisory work and court representation

Practical, solutions-driven approach and strong team ethic