Lawyer

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in Greater Manchester for a Team Lawyer on a temporary basis. The contract will last until March 2026 in the first instance, with potential to extend. You will work across child and adult social services, with a particular focus on adult social care debt. There is potential for advocacy in this role too. The client is looking for someone who has previous experience in adult social care debt, or who has significant transferable skills from other experience within adult social care or litigation. To apply you will be: An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer Able to demonstrate previous experience within adult social care debt or broad litigation within a local government environment Able to attend the office in the Greater Manchester area as necessary on a hybrid-working basis Available on no more than a 4-week notice period The salary for this role will be £40-£50/hour umbrella, depending on experience. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Location: Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB

Posted Date: 9/8/2025