In-House Solicitor – Litigation & Impact (Hybrid)

Yorkshire Water; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Pension up to 12%

25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 _w

Wellness days (2)

Job summary

Yorkshire Water’s Legal Services Team is looking for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Litigation Practice Rights to join as an in-house advisor. You’ll manage litigation matters and provide pragmatic advice to stakeholders across the business, supporting regulatory and compliance activities and helping shape decisions that protect customers and the environment.

Hybrid working across Leeds Valley Park and Thornbury, Bradford, with a competitive salary (£46,459), up to 12% pension

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation experience.
• In-house or cross-functional stakeholder advisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters end-to-end.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to stakeholders across the business.
• Support regulatory and compliance activities.
• Help shape decisions to support Yorkshire Water's services and environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Yorkshire Water’s Legal Services Team is looking for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Litigation Practice Rights to join as an in-house advisor. You’ll manage litigation matters and provide pragmatic advice to stakeholders across the business, supporting regulatory and compliance activities and helping shape decisions that protect customers and the environment.

Hybrid working across Leeds Valley Park and Thornbury, Bradford, with a competitive salary (£46,459), up to 12% pension