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Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation Legal Team

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Job ID:

36068

Practice Area(s):

Housing/ASB, Licensing, Management

Location:

Greater Manchester, North-West 

Role:

Head of Department
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

09.07.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£65 - £70 per hour + pension, flexible working

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation Legal Team

Location: Greater Manchester

Working: Hybrid or Remote

Duration: 3 months +

Sellick Partnership is working with a Local Authority based in Greater Manchester to source an interim Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing legal team. As Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation Legal Team you will be an integral part of a professional legal team delivering legal advice and support to all aspects of the Council's services.

Key duties:

This exciting position will be managing a team of 9, including Senior Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Officers, and Apprentices. The team covers a wide range of areas, including contracts, civil and criminal litigation, prosecutions, employment, and housing.

The successful candidate will be able to handle a caseload in at least one, preferably two of the above areas of the higher and more complex spectrum and will be responsible for supporting the team with all the above areas.

Ideal requirements:

The ideal candidate is someone who can demonstrate strong leadership skills and be confident and robust in managing difficult situations. You will be a team player, have a flexible approach to work and possess strong client care skills and be able to market the council's services effectively and efficiently.

You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/ Chartered Legal Executive with a current Practising Certificate and experience in a local government setting.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV 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.

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Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation Legal Team

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

36068

Practice Area(s):

Housing/ASB, Licensing, Management

Location:

Greater Manchester, North-West 

Role:

Head of Department
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

09.07.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£65 - £70 per hour + pension, flexible working

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation Legal Team

Location: Greater Manchester

Working: Hybrid or Remote

Duration: 3 months +

Sellick Partnership is working with a Local Authority based in Greater Manchester to source an interim Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing legal team. As Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation Legal Team you will be an integral part of a professional legal team delivering legal advice and support to all aspects of the Council's services.

Key duties:

This exciting position will be managing a team of 9, including Senior Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Officers, and Apprentices. The team covers a wide range of areas, including contracts, civil and criminal litigation, prosecutions, employment, and housing.

The successful candidate will be able to handle a caseload in at least one, preferably two of the above areas of the higher and more complex spectrum and will be responsible for supporting the team with all the above areas.

Ideal requirements:

The ideal candidate is someone who can demonstrate strong leadership skills and be confident and robust in managing difficult situations. You will be a team player, have a flexible approach to work and possess strong client care skills and be able to market the council's services effectively and efficiently.

You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/ Chartered Legal Executive with a current Practising Certificate and experience in a local government setting.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV 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.