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Posted 21 July, 2026

Locum Residential and Commercial Property Lawyer

CRA Consulting
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Role: Locum Residential & Commercial Property LawyerLocation: Local Authority | Greater ManchesterRate: £40-£50 per hour (Umbrella)Duration: Immediate Start | Contract Until End of October 2026Working pattern: Hybrid Working

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Residential & Commercial Property Locum wanted!CRA Consulting is delighted to be working with a well-established Local Authority in Greater Manchester that is looking to appoint an experienced Residential & Commercial Property Lawyer on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and friendly legal team, handling a varied caseload of local authority property work with the flexibility of hybrid working.The Role You'll manage a broad caseload including:

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  • Commercial property transactions
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  • Residential property matters
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  • Acquisitions and disposals
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  • Leases and licences
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  • Easements and wayleaves
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  • General property advice to internal departments
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The role is available immediately and will run through to the end of October 2026.What's on Offer? -£40-£50 per hour (Umbrella) -Immediate start -Contract until October 2026 -Hybrid working with only occasional office attendance required -Friendly and supportive local authority legal team -Interesting and varied property workloadAbout You You'll be:

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  • A Solicitor, Legal Executive or suitably experienced Property Lawyer
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  • Experienced in residential and/or commercial property work
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  • Comfortable managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
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  • Available to start at short notice (or with a short notice period)
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If you're looking for your next locum assignment and would like to join a highly regarded Local Authority team, we'd love to hear from you. Call Rob Addy on for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, send your CV today and we'll be in touch. CRA Consulting - Specialist Legal Recruitment