Lawyer/ CILEX/ Legal executive (Litigation) - Cambridge

Are you looking for a dynamic new challenge? 3C Legal, one of the country’s leading shared local authority legal practices (representing Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and South Cambridgeshire District Council), is looking for dedicated professionals to join our Housing & Civil Litigation Team. This is your chance to make a real difference while advancing your career in a highly respected legal practice.

Why Choose 3C Legal?

• Exciting Caseload – Handle a diverse and stimulating range of housing and civil litigation matters, including:

• Housing possession, disrepair, and ASB injunctions
• Homelessness, allocations, judicial review, statutory appeals, and public law challenges
• Debt recovery and contractual disputes
• Property litigation (residential and commercial)
• Dispute resolution
• Advising licensing (sub)-committees
• Parking matters through the Single Justice Procedure (SJP)

What We’re Looking For:

• A passionate and driven individual eager to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering positive outcomes for our communities.

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while growing your expertise in a dynamic and respected legal environment.

Join us at 3C Legal and take your litigation career to the next level!

In return we can offer:

• A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
• Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression
• Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Gym Membership
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the role
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Staff reward and recognition framework
• Subsidy for public transport

Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week. Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £50,788 - £55,021 per annum (City Pay Band 8), pro rata for part time.

Location: This can be flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly depending on the priorities of your role and team.

If you would like an informal chat, please contact Ian Hawkings on 07592 104767 or email.

Process: To be considered for this role, please scroll below to ‘Apply Online’ and complete 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’.

Recruitment Timetable: If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to apply by 27 April 2025.

Cambridge City Council is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.