Litigation Lawyer – Corporate Governance (Hybrid)

About the role

The Litigation Lawyer will join Trafford Council’s busy Litigation Legal Team, working alongside the Corporate Legal Team to provide expert legal advice and representation across a wide range of public‑sector matters. The role offers a hybrid working model within a supportive local‑authority environment that encourages professional development.

Key responsibilities

• Handle criminal and civil litigation, including advocacy, for the council.
• Provide advice on licensing law, public protection and employment law.
• Enforce regulatory matters such as environmental health, food safety, health and safety, licensing, planning and trading standards.
• Manage anti‑social behaviour, community safety, local authority housing and non‑domestic rates litigation.
• Conduct inquests, debt recovery, commercial disputes and GDPR/FOI matters.
• Represent the Legal Services team at committee meetings and liaise with external organisations.
• Support the Principal Solicitors, Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer as required.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Lawyer/Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with a current practising certificate.
• Relevant experience in one or more of the areas listed above.
• Ability to develop and advise on high‑level, complex and sensitive legal work.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of national trends, policy, legislation and best practice in legal and local government matters.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

Required skills

• Drafting legal documentation.
• Advocacy and representation in court or tribunals.
• Providing clear legal advice on complex issues.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership building.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (office and remote).
• Competitive salary band 8‑10 (£40,777‑£50,269) plus market supplement.
• Full‑time permanent contract (36.25 hours per week).
• Opportunities for continuous professional development within a thriving local authority.