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Assistant Litigation Solicitor


Job Location:

Huntingdon - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Competitive salary (depending onskills &experience)
Permanent
Full Time / 37 Hours (Flexible working opportunities available)
Hybrid Working / Cambridgeshire / Lincolnshire (12 days per week office-based)
Double Matched Pension Scheme (up to 21% combined)
Private Healthcare
Make every drop of your potential count!
Werelooking for a Litigation Assistant Solicitor / Litigation CILEX Practitioner to join Anglian Waters in-house legal team supporting the delivery of high-quality legal services across our business.Youllplay a key role in managing civil litigation matters with a particular focus on debt recovery ensuring cases are handled effectivelycompliantlyand in line with regulatory requirements. Working as part of a collaborative and high-performing teamyoullcontribute to delivering strong outcomes for the business while supporting our wider purpose of serving our communities and protecting the environment.

Whatyoullbe doing:
  • Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters including pursued and defended claims

  • Authoriseand review case strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements

  • Assess evidenceprioritiseclaims and determineappropriate routesto settlement or judgment

  • Represent theorganisationat court hearings where

  • Providelegal guidance to the business on debt recovery processes and policy

  • Collaborate with operational teams to support effective debt recovery activity

  • Ensure cases are progressed efficiently in line with court deadlines and procedures

  • Support team development through knowledge sharing and supervision where

  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver consistent and effective legal support

Whatwerelooking for
  • Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner with experience in civil litigation (5 Years)

  • Strong knowledge of debt recovery and monetary claims

  • Experience of county court proceedings and Civil Procedure Rules

  • Ability to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines

  • Strong communicationskills including confidence in handling difficult conversations

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills

  • Confident using Microsoft Office tools including Word ExcelOutlookand SharePoint

Desirable:Advocacy experience supervision experience and understanding of regulated environments. Full drivinglicenceand access to a vehicle.

Why join Anglian Water

At Anglian Waterweredriven by purpose delivering essential services while protecting the environment and supporting our this roleyoullbe part of a collaborative in-house legal team managing meaningful litigation work and contributing directly to business outcomes.Youllhave the opportunity to develop yourexpertise work closely withstakeholdersand build your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits
  • 26 daysannual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

  • Flexible working options

  • Private health care

  • Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 6%

  • Life assurance at eight times your salary

  • Annual bonus

  • Potential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileage

  • Personal medical assessments

  • Virtual GP service

  • Cancer screening

  • Financial wellbeing support and salary finance benefits

  • Lifestyle savings including discounts on retailtraveland utilities

  • Employee AssistanceProgramme

  • Volunteer days

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Werecommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant andwerea Disability Confident employer.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC


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