Hybrid: Stockport Town Hall at least two days per week and homeworking
Application Deadline: 24 May 2026, 11:59pm
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting Date: 26 May 2026
Your Role
You’ll work within a friendly and collaborative team of ten colleagues, in a supportive environment where your professional development will be nurtured and appreciated.
You will be an integral part of our award-winning Legal Team which is made up of up 50 colleagues across five different legal sub‑teams, each delivering their own area of expertise.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the experience and confidence to run their own matters and be the go-to person for all employment related advice. You will be a confident team player, with a problem‑solving approach. You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues at all levels, provide expert legal and strategic advice and deal with contentious and non‑contentious work.
About You
You will have strong technical knowledge, excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise. You will have a strategic and common‑sense approach to matters and be able to perform effectively under pressure, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high‑quality legal support with minimal supervision. You will have strong advocacy skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
You should hold a current practising certificate, qualifying you to practice in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with litigation rights, with at least 5 years PQE.
Contact: Michelle Dodds (michelle.dodds@stockport.gov.uk or 0161 474 3257) for an informal discussion about the role.
This post is politically restricted under the terms of the 1989 Local Government and Housing Act.
This dictates that you must seek the council’s permission before taking up any additional appointments or positions.
Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.
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