Civil Litigation Lawyer

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Peterborough is seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to manage a diverse caseload, including judicial reviews and contract disputes. This role involves providing solutions-focused advice to service teams and representing the council in court. The council offers a supportive environment and excellent benefits. Candidates should have experience in civil litigation and be committed to ensuring fair decisions that benefit the community.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation and judicial review.
• Ability to deliver solutions-focused legal advice.
• Competence in handling a diverse caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, focusing on judicial reviews.
• Handle civil litigation and contract disputes.
• Represent the council in court, typically once a month.
• Provide clear advice to service teams.

Job description

Job Description

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