Civil Litigation Lawyer

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Peterborough seeks a Civil Litigation Lawyer to manage a varied caseload, focusing on judicial reviews and civil litigation. This role involves representing the council in court, advising service teams, and working in a supportive team structure. Ideal candidates will be qualified and possess strong litigation and advisory skills, coupled with a solutions-driven approach.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow required.
• Strong litigation experience, ideally with judicial reviews.
• Solutions-driven approach and strong team ethic necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload focusing on judicial reviews.
• Handle civil litigation including contract disputes.
• Represent the council in court, usually once a month.
• Deliver clear, solutions-focused advice to service teams.

Skills

Strong litigation experience

Confidence in advisory work

Practical, solutions-driven approach

Strong team ethic

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow

Job description

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Overview

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.

Base pay range

This range is provided by Peterborough City Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Government Administration
• Legal Services
• Law Practice

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