A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

We are looking for up to 5 passionate and driven individuals to join our in-house legal team as a Trainee Solicitor on a 2 year fixed term contract, commencing September 2026. This is an opportunity to work in an exciting and forward-thinking local authority as part of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary legal department.

In the role of Trainee Solicitor, you will support our Heads of Law, Senior Lawyers, and Lawyers in advising and assisting the client departments throughout Liverpool City Council and its partner organisations. You will also develop and maintain experience and expertise of the law and local government law and practice. 

If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a supportive and collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

This role is fixed term for 2 years to enable Legal Services to contribute to the corporate social responsibility aims and ambitions, whilst also providing crucial legal support across the Service.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Nikki Roberts via nikki.roberts@liverpool.gov.uk