An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Lawyer to join a nationally recognised local authority legal team in the North West. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will become the go-to specialist for employment law matters, providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders while managing a varied and high-quality caseload.

Client Details

Our client is an award-winning public sector organisation recognised nationally for its innovation, inclusion and commitment to professional development. The organisation was named Local Authority of the Year and is known for delivering high-quality public services through a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. The legal function itself has received significant industry recognition, including accolades for training excellence and legal team performance, reflecting its investment in people, career progression and continuous development. Employees benefit from a flexible and supportive environment where wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth are genuine priorities.

Description

The Employment Lawyer will be:

• Providing specialist employment law advice on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Acting as the lead legal advisor on employment-related issues across the organisation.
• Advising senior leaders, managers and stakeholders on complex employment law and strategic workforce matters.
• Managing tribunal litigation, advocacy and employment disputes from inception through to conclusion.
• Supporting the wider legal team with practical, solution-focused legal advice and risk management strategies.
• Building strong relationships with colleagues across the organisation while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Profile

The Employment Lawyer should be:

• A solicitor, barrister or equivalent with litigation rights and at least 5 years' PQE.
• Experienced in managing a broad employment law caseload with minimal supervision.
• Confident advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Able to provide practical, commercially focused and strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders.
• An effective advocate with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure, managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with strong problem-solving abilities and sound commercial judgement.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £51,356 to £58,165 per annum, dependent on the level of experience
• Permanent position offering stability in the public sector
• Additional benefits package available
• Hybrid working from Stockport

This is a great opportunity to work with one of the most highly regarded local authority legal teams in the country - benefiting from a supportive and collaborative team environment, significant autonomy, high-quality work and excellent professional development opportunities.