In-house Litigation Lawyer – Civil Litigation Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced in‑house litigation lawyer to join our legal team, supporting Pennon Group’s water and renewable businesses. The role involves managing civil disputes, advising on regulatory obligations and protecting the company’s commercial interests.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee civil litigation matters, including nuisance, negligence, property and commercial disputes.
• Instruct and coordinate external counsel, ensuring cost‑effective resolution.
• Provide commercial legal advice on business risk, statutory duties and water‑industry regulations.
• Represent the company in defended debt recovery and property damage claims.
• Support customer complaint resolution and liaise with the Consumer Council for Water.
• Collaborate with the Insurance team on third‑party recovery claims.
• Negotiate, draft and advise on settlements and legal agreements.
• Lead legal risk assessments and advise internal stakeholders on mitigation.
• Monitor legal developments and industry trends affecting operations.
• Assist with enforcement actions under the Water Industry Act 1991.
• Deliver training on key legal and regulatory topics.

Required profile

• UK‑qualified solicitor with at least 4 years PQE.
• Strong experience in civil dispute resolution and litigation management.
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide practical, commercially‑focused advice.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining legal concepts to non‑legal audiences.
• Proactive, commercially aware and able to work in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £70,000‑£80,000 per annum.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile water‑sector litigation.
• Professional development within a leading UK water and renewables group.