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
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