Housing Lawyer

HOUSING LAWYER x2 - HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

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:

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

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

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.