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?
* Real impact – Your advice helps protect essential services and safeguard the vulnerable
* Work-life balance – Hybrid working with strong support and flexibility
* Supportive team – Experienced colleagues, no egos, no silos
* Career development – Strong CPD support and space to grow your specialisms
* Security & benefits – Permanent post, LGPS pension, car lease scheme and more
We’re Looking For
* A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Fellow
* Solid experience in civil litigation, ideally with JR or housing/public law exposure
* Someone confident advising clients and representing in court
* A strong team player with sound judgement and practical instincts
Want to know more?
Reach out to Nik Stoate at Venn Group – nstoate@venngroup.com