Full job descriptionRole: 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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