Are you looking to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative legal team with a reputation for excellent service delivery?
Now is the perfect time to become a part of Peterborough City Councils Legal Service! Following a recent restructure due to the continued growth in our City, we have several exciting opportunities within our Legal Department for Legal Officers and qualified Lawyers with various specialisms. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic, and innovative individuals to join us on our journey. Lets make a difference together!
All about the Role
We are looking for a Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer with extensive experience in all aspects of Civil Litigation within the public sector. In this role, you'll provide valuable legal advice and support on various litigious and potentially litigious matters, including housing, debt recovery, judicial reviews, and business rate disputes. Your expertise in advising officers on governance matters will also be highly valued.
As part of your role, you will also conduct advocacy on behalf of the Council in the County Court and provide support and resilience for colleagues by occasionally covering hearings in the Magistrates Court on SJP matters. Additionally, you will have line management...