Overview
Civil Litigation Lawyer – Local Authority – Immediate start. A Local Authority based in the Greater Manchester / North West region is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Locum to join its well-established legal team for a 6–12 month assignment. You’ll be part of a supportive group of solicitors and legal officers handling a diverse and high-quality caseload across core areas of public-sector litigation.
Key Areas of Work
* Judicial Review – including SEND-related challenges and adult social care charging
* Property Litigation – dilapidations, injunctions, forfeiture, nuisance
* Housing & Property Tribunal Work – First-tier and Upper Tribunal matters, improvement notice disputes, civil penalties
About You
* 5+ years’ PQE across relevant litigation areas
* Qualified Solicitor, CILEx Lawyer or Barrister with litigation rights
* Confident managing a mixed and complex caseload independently
* Prior local authority litigation experience is essential
Working Arrangement
Hybrid preferred, but fully remote will be considered for strong candidates.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced civil litigator with a strong public-sector background, I’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Sharzad Michaels in the Legal & Governance recruitment team at Allen Lane. Ref: TR/017843
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