Trainee Solicitor

About The Role

Position Title: Trainee Solicitor x 2

Location: Town Hall Extension, Manchester

Department: Legal Services

Salary: Grade 6, £33,143- £36,363

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Full-Time, 2-Year Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 18 January 2026 (23:59)

Interview: TBC

This role is subject to:

2 References: where possible we require 3 years' history.

Qualification: Successful completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) by the start of the contract

DBS clearance: this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed  We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Manchester aims to be in the top-flight of world-class cities, with a dynamic economy and highly skilled people; to be well-connected, limiting climate change, and helping all of us feel safe and live well in our attractive and welcoming city.

Our Lexcel-accredited Legal Services Team offers an excellent opportunity for two trainee solicitors to join one of the largest in-house Local Authority legal teams in the UK, running a shared service with Salford City Council, and with Rochdale Borough Council for Children’s legal work. In addition, we also provide legal support to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and these roles put you among the few practitioners in England’s first, and biggest, devolved region.

Your training will follow a structured programme in line with SRA requirements, enabling you to develop both contentious and non-contentious experience across various teams and disciplines within MCC Legal Groups as detailed below. The role involves working with both internal and external clients alongside experienced team members, covering contentious and non-contentious work.

You will undertake seats on a 6 month rotation within:

• Governance Legal Group
• Children's and Family Legal Group
• People, Place and Regulatory Legal Group
• Regeneration Legal Group

You will manage a variety of tasks in a sometimes-high‑pressure environment, overseeing your caseload with supervision from the Legal Services Group Leaders and your Training Principle.

We offer excellent employee benefits including a competitive salary with annual pay rises, 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension, 26 days plus an extra 5 days after 5 years’ service, and many more staff benefits. For the full list please see the link below.

You’ll be a motivated and organised individual with:

• Successful completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) by the start of the contract
• A strong academic background and excellent communication skills
• A genuine interest in local government and public law
• The ability to adapt, take initiative, and contribute to team‑based service delivery
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

• Generous holiday allowance: Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to…