Legal Graduate

Salary: £33,000, Permanent role

Start date: September 2027 

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 part 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 find out more from our recent graduates please visit our Anglian Water careers 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 plays 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: 21st October (AM) at Lancaster House 

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