Role: Senior Employment Locum LawyerLocation: 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.0114 241 8030robert.addy@craconsultants.com#LocumLawyer #EmploymentLaw #LocalAuthority #ManchesterJobs #LegalRecruitment #CRAConsulting
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