Role: Senior Employment Locum Lawyer
Location: Stockport (Hybrid Working Available)
Rate: £50 - £60 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 25th April 2026 - End of June 2026

The Opportunity
CRA Consulting is proud to be working in partnership with a major Local Authority in Stockport to recruit an experienced Senior Employment Locum Lawyer.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-profile, strategic role, supporting a well-established legal team delivering key services across the council and wider public sector partnerships. You will play a pivotal role advising on complex and often sensitive employment matters, supporting senior stakeholders and contributing to the authority's wider objectives.
The role sits within a centre of excellence providing legal services not only to the council but also to wider regional bodies, offering real variety and impact in your work .

What You'll Be Doing
You will be responsible for:

• Managing a caseload of complex employment law matters, including contentious and non-contentious issues
• Providing strategic legal advice to senior officers, HR teams and elected members
• Supporting disciplinary, grievance and tribunal matters
• Advising on policy development, restructures, TUPE and workforce change programmes
• Acting as a subject matter expert, contributing to wider organisational strategy and decision-making
• Building strong relationships across internal departments and external stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the legal team where required

What They're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with a current practising certificate
• Strong background in Employment Law, ideally within a local authority or public sector environment
• Experience handling complex, high-value and sensitive matters
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially aware advice
• Confident communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £50 - £60 per hour
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, meaningful public sector work
• Supportive and collaborative legal team
• Strong likelihood of extension depending on service needs

Interested?
If you're an experienced Employment Lawyer available for your next locum assignment, I'd be keen to have a confidential discussion.

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