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Manchester City Council



Put your legal experience to work for Manchester City Council

“This is Manchester – we do things differently here.” 
“It’s a city that has a fantastic track record of reinventing itself, being at the forefront of change, of thinking through innovative solutions to complex problems,” Joanne Roney, Chief Executive
 
Manchester is not just recovering from the pandemic, we are re-inventing what a post-pandemic city is, re-drawing the lines between living in the city, working, shopping, going out and having fun.
 
Our Regeneration Legal Group spearheads the complex negotiation, drafting and delivery of the planning, commercial, property and regeneration work that makes this mixed-use revolution happen, and we’re now expanding the team to deliver Manchester’s Economic Recovery and investment Plan.
 
Can you bring us the legal knowledge, experience, agility and innovation we need to get this done? We are recruiting a range of lawyers - preferably with local government experience or knowledge, but that is not essential to help us to continue to deliver the Council’s ambition and to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients. We also have one training contract position available for a trainee solicitor role. As part of that training contract, we are offering trainee solicitors the chance of a seat in each of the four Groups that make up Legal Services. You will not get this depth of training, or the ability to gain the knowledge or experience like this anywhere else. 


Jobs by Manchester City Council

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Location:Greater Manchester, North-West
Posted:30.10.2026
Employer: Manchester City Council
£34,237 - £37,563 (bar at £36,581) per annum pro rata Contract type:  Temporary for two years As a Legal Officer within the Children and Families Legal Group, you'll play an important role in helping Manchester and Salford Children's Services safeguard children...
Location:Greater Manchester, North-West
Posted:30.10.2026
Employer: Manchester City Council
£54,143 - £56,293 (Bar at £55,224) per annum Put your legal experience to work for Manchester This is a rare opportunity to join one of the largest and most respected local authority legal teams in the country. You'll work alongside talented and supportive...
Location:Greater Manchester, North-West
Posted:19.10.2026
Employer: Manchester City Council
£57,786 - £61,686 (Bar at £60,428) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children and families lawyer seeking a senior leadership position that combines complex casework, strategic influence, team leadership and specialist expertise. You'll play a...
Location:Greater Manchester, North-West
Posted:19.10.2026
Employer: Manchester City Council
£54,143 - £56,293 (Bar at £55,224) About the Team Manchester City Council's Legal Services team is recognised nationally for delivering innovative, high-quality public sector legal services. The People, Place & Regulation Legal Group provides legal advice across...
Location:Greater Manchester, North-West
Posted:19.10.2026
Employer: Manchester City Council
£54,143 - £56,293 (Bar at £55,224) per annum pro rota This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children and families lawyer seeking a role that combines high-quality legal work, advocacy, strategic involvement and the opportunity to influence outcomes for...
Location:Greater Manchester, North-West
Posted:19.10.2026
Employer: Manchester City Council
£43,149- £47,665 (Bar at £46,579) This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified lawyer or an individual with post-qualification experience looking to build a rewarding career in public sector law. You'll join one of the largest shared legal services in the country,...