Housing Lawyer

Company: Allen Lane
Apply for the Housing Lawyer
Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

HOUSING LAWYER x2 – HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

Greater Manchester | Hybrid Working

£50 per hour (Inside IR35)

Start: July 2026

Contract until January 2027

2 Positions Available

This highly reputable local authority is seeking an experienced Housing Lawyer to join its Legal Services team on a long-term interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile housing matters within one of the UK’s largest local authorities.

The Opportunity

You’ll manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision, providing strategic legal advice and advocacy across a range of housing law matters including:

✅ Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions

✅ Possession Proceedings

✅ Housing Disrepair Claims

✅ Estate Management Issues

✅ Advisory work for Council departments and social housing providers

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive Advocate with strong advocacy, drafting, and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer?

✔ £50 per hour (Inside IR35)

✔ Long-term contract running until January 2027

✔ Hybrid working arrangement

✔ Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful housing law matters

✔ Immediate interviews available

Posted: July 1st, 2026