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Senior Housing Lawyer
CR/004360_1755683779
Posted: 20/08/2025
- £50 - £60 per hour
- North West England
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Housing Litigation Lawyer
Rate: £50 - 60 per hour (umbrella/interim)
Location: North West - Greater Manchester
Working: Remote
About the Housing Litigation Lawyer Role:
Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Litigation Lawyer to join a local authority based in the North West. The role will be for an initial 3 month period with a strong possibility of this being extended.
The lawyer will be overseeing housing matters within the Litigation Department. ensuring effective case management, preparation of cases, and covering of court hearings in person.
Although full-time work is favourable, the council will also consider part-time.
Key Responsibilities of the Housing Litigation Lawyer role:
The successful Litigation Solicitor or Barrister will be able to 'hit the ground running' and manage their own caseload of housing and civil litigation matters, which may include matters such as:
- Anti-social behaviour injunctions
- Disrepair claims
- Possession proceedings
- Judicial Reviews
Benefits of the Housing Litigation Lawyer role:
- Flexible working hours
- Remote working
It is essential that you have a background in working in the public sector or local government.
How to apply for the Housing Litigation Lawyer role:
To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Jennifer McPhail in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Jennifer McPhail
Senior Consultant