CRA Consulting
Role: Locum Residential & Commercial Property Lawyer
Location: Local Authority | Greater Manchester
Rate: £40-£50 per hour (Umbrella)
Duration: Immediate Start | Contract Until End of October 2026
Working pattern: Hybrid Working
Residential & Commercial Property Locum wanted!
CRA Consulting is delighted to be working with a well-established Local Authority in Greater Manchester that is looking to appoint an experienced Residential & Commercial Property Lawyer on an interim basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and friendly legal team, handling a varied caseload of local authority property work with the flexibility of hybrid working.
The Role
You'll manage a broad caseload including:
- Commercial property transactions
- Residential property matters
- Acquisitions and disposals
- Leases and licences
- Easements and wayleaves
- General property advice to internal departments
The role is available immediately and will run through to the end of October 2026.
What's on Offer?
-£40-£50 per hour (Umbrella)
-Immediate start
-Contract until October 2026
-Hybrid working with only occasional office attendance required
-Friendly and supportive local authority legal team
-Interesting and varied property workload
About You
You'll be:
- A Solicitor, Legal Executive or suitably experienced Property Lawyer
- Experienced in residential and/or commercial property work
- Comfortable managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
- Available to start at short notice (or with a short notice period)
If you're looking for your next locum assignment and would like to join a highly regarded Local Authority team, we'd love to hear from you.
Call Rob Addy on for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively, send your CV today and we'll be in touch.
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