Role
Litigation Locum Solicitor
Location
Rochdale (Hybrid Working Available)
Rate
£60 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract
25th May 2026 - End of September 2026
The Opportunity
CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with Rochdale Council to recruit an experienced Litigation Locum Solicitor to support their busy legal services team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded Local Authority offering a varied and engaging caseload, where you will play a key role in supporting internal departments and delivering high-quality legal services to the Council and its stakeholders.
What you'll be doing
- Housing-related litigation including disrepair matters
- Applications for injunctions and access to property
- Debt recovery and enforcement work
- General litigation matters on behalf of the Council
- Providing pragmatic, solution-focused advice to internal client departments
- Representing the Council in court where required
What they're looking for
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with full practising rights
- Proven experience in litigation, ideally within a Local Authority setting
- Strong advocacy skills and court experience
- Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and meet tight deadlines
- A collaborative and proactive approach to working within a legal team
What's on offer
- £60 per hour (via Umbrella)
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Immediate start from 25th May
- Contract through to the end of September 2026
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and well-structured Local Authority team
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