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Solicitor / Cilex Lawyer (with Civil litigation rights)

Website Manchester City Council

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About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 02 July 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action

This role is subject to –

2 References – where possible we require 3 years’ history.

Qualification: Admitted Solicitor with Practising Certificate or Cilex lawyer with civil litigation practising rights.

Registration: Solicitor Regulation Authority or Cilex, as appropriate.

Join our dedicated Housing Legal Team
We are seeking knowledgeable, dedicated lawyers, who can rise to the challenge of working inhouse. You will have a keen interest in Housing law and determined litigators.

Our Housing Legal Team provides essential advice and representation in relation to housing, homelessness and housing allocation, private sector licensing and more.

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Solicitor or Cilex Lawyer to pay a key role in supporting the Council’s work to manage its housing stock. You’ll handle a varied and rewarding caseload focused on Housing Condition Claims.

What you’ll do 

As part of our busy Housing and Neighbourhood Nuisance Legal Team, you will use your legal knowledge and problem‑solving skills to deliver high‑quality advice and representation. In this role, you will:
  • Manage Housing Condition Claims from the initial pre‑action protocol stage through to trial where required.
  • Assess liability and quantum, draft responses, and prepare robust legal arguments.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Council and contribute to improving standards and outcomes for tenants.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor or Cilex lawyer, or someone with experience in personal injury or similar civil claims who is looking to develop expertise in housing litigation.

What we offer 

  • A friendly, supportive, professional team that values growth, innovation, and high-quality legal work
  • Varied and impactful work
  • Opportunities for career development

To apply for this job please visit jobs.manchester.gov.uk.

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