Housing Lawyer

HOUSING LAWYER x2 - HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

Greater Manchester | Hybrid Working

💷 £55 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:

'05; Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions

'05; Possession Proceedings

'05; Housing Disrepair Claims

'05; Estate Management Issues

'05; 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?

'14; £50 per hour (Inside IR35)

'14; Long-term contract running until January 2027

'14; Hybrid working arrangement

'14; Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful housing law matters

'14; Immediate interviews available

🚨 Only 2 positions are available and applications are expected to be highly competitive. Apply quickly to avoid disappointment!

For a confidential discussion or to submit your CV, please get in touch today with Sharzad Michaels in the Legal & Governance Team at Allen Lane.