Job Description
Civil Litigation Lawyer – Peterborough City Council
£53,895 – £59,516 + Excellent Benefits | Hybrid (2 days in office) | Permanent
Shape services. Protect the vulnerable. Build your expertise.
Join a respected in-house team where your work directly improves lives. Peterborough’s Civil Litigation team is well-established, collaborative, and trusted – with a strong track record in housing, homelessness and adult social care law.
The Role
You'll manage a varied and interesting caseload, with a focus on:
* Judicial Review – especially in housing and social care contexts
* Civil Litigation – covering contracts, regulatory disputes, and more
* Court work – typically once a month, with a healthy balance of advocacy and advisory
* Strategic Advice – helping shape how frontline services are delivered
Why Join?
1. Real impact – Your advice helps protect essential services and safeguard the vulnerable
2. Work-life balance – Hybrid working with strong support and flexibility
3. Supportive team – Experienced colleagues, no egos,...