Senior Lawyer (Housing)

Manchester (Local Authority role)

Contract role - Initially until October 2026

Rate: Negotiable, indicate rate sought

35 hours per week, hybrid working arrangement

• Must have a practising certificate
• Role includes housing disrepair and rent possession work. 

Responsibilities:

1. Manage a case load with minimum supervision.
2. Conduct proceedings and act as an advocate in the County Court and Magistrates' Court dealing with most aspects of social housing law, including Anti-social Behaviour injunction applications, claims for possession, housing disrepair, and estate management issues.
3. Act a legal adviser to Council departments and other providers of social housing, providing high level, high quality legal advice on housing law issues.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.