Senior Civil Litigation Solicitor

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Job ID:

38286

Practice Area(s):

Housing/ASB, Litigation

Location:

Rochdale, North-West 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Fixed-Term Contract Full-Time, Locum

Posted:

12.02.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£50.00

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Senior Civil Litigation Solicitor

Rochdale, Greater Manchester (Local Authority role)

6-12 month contract

Hourly rate negotiable

 

The role is hybrid although fully remote candidates will be considered subject to experience

 

RBC are looking to recruit a locum on a 6-12 month contract who can cover all areas of Civil Litigation including:-

  • Local authority experience essential
  • Judicial Review matters relating to a broad range of challenges including SEND challenges, adult social care charging
  • Property Litigation – including dilapidations, injunctions, forfeiture and nuisance claims
  • Property and Housing Disputes in the 1st and 2nd Tier Tribunals - including disputed Housing Improvement Notices and civil penalties notices
  • Advising on the impact of tenant insolvency.
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Contractual Disputes
  • Employment Disputes
  • Debt and Fee recovery

 

The candidate will need to demonstrate 5 years plus of relevant post qualification experience and will need to be a Solicitor, Cilex or Barrister with appropriate litigation rights to conduct litigation.

 

Candidate will work within a team of 5 qualified solicitors and 1 legal officer.


 

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.

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Deekay Recruitment
United Kingdom

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Employer Info


Deekay Recruitment
United Kingdom
Phone: 0161 747 1234
Web Site: https://www.deekay.co.uk/

Senior Civil Litigation Solicitor

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

38286

Practice Area(s):

Housing/ASB, Litigation

Location:

Rochdale, North-West 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Fixed-Term Contract Full-Time, Locum

Posted:

12.02.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£50.00

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Senior Civil Litigation Solicitor

Rochdale, Greater Manchester (Local Authority role)

6-12 month contract

Hourly rate negotiable

 

The role is hybrid although fully remote candidates will be considered subject to experience

 

RBC are looking to recruit a locum on a 6-12 month contract who can cover all areas of Civil Litigation including:-

  • Local authority experience essential
  • Judicial Review matters relating to a broad range of challenges including SEND challenges, adult social care charging
  • Property Litigation – including dilapidations, injunctions, forfeiture and nuisance claims
  • Property and Housing Disputes in the 1st and 2nd Tier Tribunals - including disputed Housing Improvement Notices and civil penalties notices
  • Advising on the impact of tenant insolvency.
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Contractual Disputes
  • Employment Disputes
  • Debt and Fee recovery

 

The candidate will need to demonstrate 5 years plus of relevant post qualification experience and will need to be a Solicitor, Cilex or Barrister with appropriate litigation rights to conduct litigation.

 

Candidate will work within a team of 5 qualified solicitors and 1 legal officer.


 

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.