Litigation Solicitor

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Solicitor (Debt Recovery & Civil Litigation)

Cardiff Office (3 Days) / Hybrid Working (2 Days)

£52,793 - £62,032 + excellent benefits

⚖ 3+ years PQE welcomed

Closing Date: 19 July 2026

Help shape legal outcomes for one of Wales' largest public service organisations

At Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, we provide essential water and wastewater services to over three million people across Wales and parts of England. We're looking for a Solicitor (Litigation) to join our Legal team and help us deliver trusted, customer-focused legal support across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with litigation experience who enjoys solving complex problems, building strong stakeholder relationships, and making a genuine difference within a purpose-driven organisation.

What you'll be doing

You'll play a key role in managing and supporting litigation matters across the business, with a particular focus on customer debt recovery and enforcement activities. You'll also work on a broader range of civil litigation issues and provide practical legal advice that supports sound business decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

✅ Managing customer debt recovery litigation and enforcement matters

✅ Providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across contentious and non-contentious matters

✅ Supporting litigation cases from instruction through to resolution

✅ Attending court where appropriate, including advocacy work in line with your experience

✅ Instructing and managing external legal advisers

✅ Supporting responses to customer and third-party complaints requiring legal input

✅ Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and advising on business impact

✅ Developing guidance, legal resources and best practice materials

✅ Mentoring colleagues and sharing legal knowledge across the team

✅ Supporting the development of recovery, collections and cost recovery strategies

About you

We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate

Approximately 3+ years' PQE (although we welcome applications from candidates with equivalent skills and experience)

Experience gained within private practice and/or an in-house legal environment

Strong civil litigation and debt recovery experience

Excellent drafting, negotiation and legal research skills

Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly to non-legal stakeholders

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Collaborative approach with a passion for supporting and developing others

Desirable

• Experience within a regulated industry or utility environment
• Knowledge of the water sector
• Understanding of the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru

Why join us?

We offer more than just a competitive salary. Our benefits package includes:

34 days annual leave (26 days plus 8 bank holidays)

Up to 11% employer pension contribution

Annual incentive and pay progression opportunities

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Funded development, coaching and mentoring opportunities

Health CashBack scheme and online GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym, fitness and retail discounts

Car leasing scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounts at Welsh Water visitor attractions

Inclusion matters to us

At Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Interested?

Join an organisation that combines commercial expertise with public purpose, helping us deliver essential services while protecting the interests of our customers and communities.

Apply today and help make a difference to millions of people every day. ⚖

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cardiff

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English