Senior Public Sector Lawyer — Fire & Rescue Advisory (Hybrid)

GMCA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GMCA in Manchester is recruiting a Senior Lawyer to lead a demanding legal workload across the Combined Authority, with a strong focus on Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. You will advise senior officers and elected members, balancing legal risk with commercial considerations.

You will join a small, collaborative team, work hybrid, and play a key role in major programmes and devolution agenda, ensuring high-quality legal services and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX Lawyer with practising rights.
• At least four years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in public-sector context and knowledge of public-sector and political environment.
• Knowledge of Fire and Rescue law is desirable; experience with police or crime commissioners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload with senior autonomy.
• Provide clear, commercially robust legal advice to senior officers and elected members.
• Support Group Solicitor and Deputy Monitoring Officers on Combined Authority matters.
• Advise across GMCA work including GMFRS and other programmes.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Public sector law

Stakeholder management

Contract & procurement

Legal risk assessment

Job description

GMCA in Manchester is recruiting a Senior Lawyer to lead a demanding legal workload across the Combined Authority, with a strong focus on Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. You will advise senior officers and elected members, balancing legal risk with commercial considerations.

You will join a small, collaborative team, work hybrid, and play a key role in major programmes and devolution agenda, ensuring high-quality legal services and policy compliance.