Assistant Litigation Solicitor

Competitive salary (depending on skills & experience) 

Permanent 

Full Time / 37 Hours (Flexible working opportunities available) 

Hybrid Working / Cambridgeshire / Lincolnshire (1–2 days per week office-based) 

Double Matched Pension Scheme (up to 21% combined) 

Private Healthcare 

Make every drop of your potential count! 

We’re looking for a Litigation Assistant Solicitor / Litigation CILEX Practitioner to join Anglian Water’s in-house legal team, supporting the delivery of high-quality legal services across our business. You’ll play a key role in managing civil litigation matters, with a particular focus on debt recovery, ensuring cases are handled effectively, compliantly and in line with regulatory requirements. Working as part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you’ll contribute to delivering strong outcomes for the business while supporting our wider purpose of serving our communities and protecting the environment. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters, including pursued and defended claims 

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

• Assess evidence, prioritise claims and determine appropriate routes to settlement or judgment 

• Represent the organisation at court hearings where  

• Provide legal 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 

What we’re looking 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 communication skills, 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, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint 

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

Why join Anglian Water? 

At Anglian Water, we’re driven by purpose — delivering essential services while protecting the environment and supporting our communities. In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative in-house legal team, managing meaningful litigation work and contributing directly to business outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your expertise, work closely with stakeholders and build your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. 

Benefits 

• 26 days annual 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 retail, travel and utilities 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Volunteer days 

Inclusion at Anglian Water 

We’re committed 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, and we’re a Disability Confident employer. 

Closing Date: 12th July 2026 

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