Legal Graduate

Salary: £33,000, Permanent role

Start date:   September 202 7

Location:   Lancaster House Head Office, Huntingdon.   Please note your   qualifying work experience   may   take you to some locations   across the   region,   so   some   flexibility is essential .   Your base location will be Huntingdon, and we offer a flexible hybrid working approach, with the opportunity to work from home up to 1-2 days per week where business needs allow.

Help shape the future of water, the   environment   and the communities we serve

With a   current investment   plan worth over £11   billion ,   we're   building for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As par t of this we are looking for   candidates   to join Anglian Water's Graduate Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience,   you'll   develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists.

Your career path

The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water,   you'll   work on   real challenges   that matter, developing   expertise   across your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers,   communities   and the environment.

You'll   learn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningful   responsibility   and build the skills,   knowledge   and confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water.

To fin d out more f rom our   rec ent   graduates   ple ase   visit ou r   Angl ian Wate r career s   page :   Graduates - Anglian Water Careers

Professional Development & Memberships

We're   committed to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme,   you'll   experience different   legal   specialisms , work on   real business   challenges   and learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation.   You'll   have access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional   qualifications ,   helping you grow your   expertise   and achieve professional accreditation where   appropriate .

Your programme

As a Legal Graduate,   you'll   join our wider Anglian Water graduate cohort while completing a two-year training contract within our in-house Legal team. This is a unique opportunity to gain broad, hands-on experience across a range of legal   specialisms   while developing a deep understanding of the water industry and the role   the   legal team play s   in supporting   the   Anglian Water   business.

Throughout the programme,   you'll   work alongside experienced solicitors and legal professionals, building practical experience in areas such as property, commercial contracts,   legal compliance,   environmental and regulatory   law   and litigation .   You'll   contribute to   real business   projects, provide legal support to colleagues across the organisation,   assist   with drafting and reviewing legal documents and help manage a varied and interesting workload. Whether supporting major infrastructure projects, advising on commercial agreements, or helping the business navigate regulatory requirements,   you'll   gain exposure to work that makes a meaningful difference to our customers,   communities   and the environment.

Alongside your day-to-day work,   you'll   receive structured support and guidance from qualified solicitors as you work towards qualifying as a solicitor, developing the technical,   commercial   and professional skills needed for a successful legal career.

What   we're   looking for

We're   looking for   an   ambitious and motivated individual who   is   passionate about pursuing a legal career in-house and   is   excited by the opportunity to work within a business that delivers essential services to millions of customers.   You'll   have a strong academic background and will either hold a qualifying law degree or have completed a law conversion course, together with the relevant professional qualifications   required   to begin a training contract / qualifying work experience .

We're   looking for   candidates   who are interested in developing   expertise   in commercial contracts,   regulation   and environmental law.   You'll   be a strong communicator with excellent attention to detail, able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders and thrive in a collaborative environment.   We value individuals who are proactive,   collaborative   and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in the water sector, sustainability and the role legal teams play in shaping the future of our industry. An interest in how technology and digital tools can enhance the delivery of legal services would also be an advantage .

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary,   you'll   receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution . .   We recognise some candidates may need to   relocate   for the opportunity.   Where   appropriate , Anglian Water may be able to offer support with relocation costs and provide   additional   financial   assistance   to successful candidates. Any support offered will be subject to eligibility criteria and business approval.   We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity,   paternity   and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most

Closing Date:   27th September 2026

Meet the Team session : 21 st   October (AM) at Lancaster House

Assessment Centre (in Person):   Friday 6 th   November in Huntingdon