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Group Leader (Litigation and Employment)

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Job ID:

37668

Practice Area(s):

Employment, Litigation

Location:

Manchester, North-West 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Fixed-Term Contract Full-Time, Locum

Posted:

19.12.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£50.00

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Group Leader (Litigation and Employment)

Manchester (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable (Indicate rate sought)

 

35 hours per week, Hybrid working

 

We are looking for an experienced manager with Employment Law experience.

Local government experience would be desirable but not essential.  

 

Specific Role Accountabilities:

  • Lead and develop the Litigation and Employment Group supported by the Team Managers / Team Supervisors.
  • Work with the Litigation and Employment group to ensure compliance with LEXCEL procedures across the service.
  • Set, monitor and review income targets across the group.
  • Accountable for achieving effective solutions to problems across the Neighbourhood Services Group.  The role holder will deputise for the Head of Neighbourhood Services as appropriate.
  • Contribute to the Neighbourhood Services Group risk register working with the senior management team external Auditors, the City Treasurer and the Insurance and Risk Management Group (as appropriate), identifying any matters that involve high value, political or other sensitivity.

 
 

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.

Employer Info
Deekay Recruitment
United Kingdom

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Employer Info


Deekay Recruitment
United Kingdom
Phone: 0161 747 1234
Web Site: https://www.deekay.co.uk/

Group Leader (Litigation and Employment)

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

37668

Practice Area(s):

Employment, Litigation

Location:

Manchester, North-West 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Fixed-Term Contract Full-Time, Locum

Posted:

19.12.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£50.00

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Group Leader (Litigation and Employment)

Manchester (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable (Indicate rate sought)

 

35 hours per week, Hybrid working

 

We are looking for an experienced manager with Employment Law experience.

Local government experience would be desirable but not essential.  

 

Specific Role Accountabilities:

  • Lead and develop the Litigation and Employment Group supported by the Team Managers / Team Supervisors.
  • Work with the Litigation and Employment group to ensure compliance with LEXCEL procedures across the service.
  • Set, monitor and review income targets across the group.
  • Accountable for achieving effective solutions to problems across the Neighbourhood Services Group.  The role holder will deputise for the Head of Neighbourhood Services as appropriate.
  • Contribute to the Neighbourhood Services Group risk register working with the senior management team external Auditors, the City Treasurer and the Insurance and Risk Management Group (as appropriate), identifying any matters that involve high value, political or other sensitivity.

 
 

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.