Group Solicitor - Civil Litigation

Legal Services Team

Group Solicitor Civil Litigation

: 000975

Contract :
Permanent

Salary : £60,000 £ 63,305 per annum (SM2)

Hours : 36.66 per week

Location :
Hybrid Remote and Spindles offices

Closing Date :
Sunday 18th January 2026

Shortlisting & Interview Dates : TBC.

To provide legal advice and services in respect of work falling with the remit of the section, and to lead and manage all staff within the team. The main function of the role is to cover complex civil litigation work including judicial review, commercial litigation, adult social care, and employment matters. To ensure work is carried out by the team in accordance with council policies and procedure, and to maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

• To advise the Council, through its officers, directorate and committees, and any other clients, on legal matters primarily, but not exclusively, relating to public and civil law, adult social care, housing, debt recovery and associated areas, including attendance at evening meetings as required.
• To advise and attend at the Board Meetings of the Council’s companies / partner(s) agencies.
• To attend Committees, Working Groups and other meetings with Members as may be required and provide advice and assistance as necessary to enable the Council to operate efficiently within legal requirements.
• Advocacy, personally and through Counsel, at Court, Tribunals and elsewhere.
• To conduct litigation
• To give clear management guidance and assistance to all team members in respect of areas of expertise specific to the postholder and to assist and cover for other team members as necessary.

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister
• Post-qualification experience in civil litigation (non-Personal Injury)
• Extensive experience of motivating and managing a team, including change management, having input into organisational development programmes and effective working with staff.

• Commercial litigation
• Adult Social
• Insolvency
• Judicial Review
• Property Litigation
• Evidence of successful resource and financial management, including evidence of the resolution of conflicting priorities and assisting with setting budgets.
• A clear understanding and knowledge of the workings of local government and including its legal, financial, social and political context, political processes and the current issues faced in a multi-cultural area

The post is subject to a Basic Disclosure from the DBS.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact :

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We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan :
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