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Civil Litigation Lawyer
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
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
Education
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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.
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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- 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
- 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
- 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
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Legal
- Government Administration
- Legal Services
- Law Practice
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