Senior Litigation Lawyer
CompanyCambridge City Council
Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/15/2026
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Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and confident Senior Litigation Lawyer to join our Legal Practice, a shared legal service supporting Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and South Cambridgeshire District Council.
This is a senior position offering the opportunity to take a lead role on complex matters, influence key decisions, and provide strategic legal advice across a diverse range of litigation work including housing, prosecution, and licensing.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
You will ensure outstanding service delivery by:
As a senior member of the team, you will:
We are looking for an experienced and confident Senior Litigation Lawyer to join our Legal Practice, a shared legal service supporting Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and South Cambridgeshire District Council.
This is a senior position offering the opportunity to take a lead role on complex matters, influence key decisions, and provide strategic legal advice across a diverse range of litigation work including housing, prosecution, and licensing.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Provide high-quality, practical, and strategic legal advice to Councillors, senior officers, including Chief Executives, Directors, and Heads of Service
- Draft a wide range of legal documents, including complex matters requiring original legal analysis
- Advise at committee meetings, including those attended by members of the public and the press
- Act as lead legal adviser on major projects and cross-service initiatives
- Lead the Councils’ response to complex complaints, including legal and procedural issues
- Play a key role in dispute resolution, including alternative dispute resolution, court proceedings, and public inquiries
- Represent the Partnership at courts and tribunals across both civil and criminal matters
You will ensure outstanding service delivery by:
- Meeting quality standards and performance targets
- Delivering efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused legal services
- Maintaining accurate time recording and supporting income generation targets
As a senior member of the team, you will:
- Supervise, mentor, and support junior colleagues
- Design and deliver training on legal topics and procedures across the Partnership
Your caseload will predominantly cover:
- Housing litigation
- Prosecution work
- Licensing matters
About You
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent with substantial litigation experience
- Experienced in handling complex cases and advising senior stakeholders
- A confident advocate, able to represent clients in court and hearings
- Skilled in mentoring and supervising legal staff
- Organised, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality public sector legal services
- Work on complex, high-profile legal matters that impact local communities
- Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking legal service
- Opportunities for leadership, development, and career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a wide range of benefits,
Including:
- Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through Digital Badges
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £52,413 - £56,782 per annum City Pay Band 8, pro rata for part time.
Location: This is flexible with our office bases between Cambourne, Cambridge and Huntingdon as service need dictates but also you can balance this with working from home.
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact ian.hawkings@3csharedservices.org
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS
) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills, knowledge and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills, knowledge and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.