4 Peterborough City Council jobs in Peterborough

Employment Lawyer – Peterborough City Council

£49,764 – £53,895 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in office)

Define the Role. Shape Policy. Be the Expert.

This is a rare chance to take full ownership of employment law within a local authority. Peterborough City Council is hiring its first dedicated Employment Lawyer, a brand-new role where you’ll lead from day one and influence people policy across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising on the full range of employment law issues
• Advise on complex tribunal cases
• Representing the Council in Employment Tribunals
• Working closely with HR to shape policy and reduce legal risk
• Drafting contracts, policies, settlement agreements, and guiding on investigations
• Advising on TUPE, restructures, and organisational change
• Leading on legal responses to employment-related complaints and procedures

Why This Role is Different

• Greenfield Opportunity – Build the employment law function from the ground up
• Strategic Influence – Work in true partnership with HR and senior leaders
• Visible Impact – Directly shape the Council’s people practices and policies
• Flexibility – Just 2 days a week in-office, with modern hybrid working setup
• Supportive Culture – Join a collaborative, forward-thinking legal team

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Fellow
• Strong employment law experience, including tribunal representation
• Confidence advising senior stakeholders and presenting legal advice clearly
• A strategic, pragmatic mindset with a collaborative working style
• Interest in shaping internal policy and being a trusted go-to advisor

Want to know more?

Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group :

Property Lawyer – Peterborough City Council

£49,764 – £53,895 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in office)

Join a supportive, experienced team at the centre of Peterborough’s transformation. As a Property Lawyer, you’ll manage a broad commercial property caseload – supporting everything from land deals and leasing to major regeneration schemes like the Station Quarter.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals, and commercial lease negotiations
• Drafting leases, licences, option agreements and asset-related contracts
• Handling landlord and tenant matters, including rent reviews, lease renewals, and dilapidations
• Supporting regeneration and infrastructure projects with strategic legal input
• Advising on agricultural property transactions and academy leases (with support as needed)
• Collaborating with developers, agents, and internal teams on complex deals

Why This Role Stands Out

• Genuine Variety – Handle everything from estate management to cutting-edge regeneration
• Strategic Impact – Your work directly enables development, infrastructure, and local services
• Experienced Team – Join a stable, friendly team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Growth Opportunity – Broaden your expertise across the full range of commercial property law
• Work-Life Balance – Hybrid model, no long hours, and a well-connected, supportive office

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Fellow
• Strong experience in commercial property transactions
• Confidence managing leases, landlord/tenant issues, and negotiations
• A clear communicator and team player who can manage multiple matters simultaneously

Interested?

Reach out to Nik Stoate at Venn Group :

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 –