Housing and Litigation Lawyer

Torus Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing law firm in Liverpool seeks a qualified Housing and Litigation Lawyer to manage a caseload of housing matters and provide legal advice. You will represent the firm in court, draft legal documents, and support junior staff in a collaborative environment. A degree and professional legal qualification is required, along with significant housing law experience. This role offers agile working and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent relevant training/experience.
• Professional legal qualification as recognised by the SRA or equivalent body.
• Significant experience in housing management cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of housing management matters.
• Provide legal advice and represent at court and tribunal hearings.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings and witness statements.
• Support Group Head of Legal Services and supervise junior staff.
• Deliver legal training to enhance legal awareness.

Skills

Housing management case experience

Legal drafting

Strong legal advice skills

Client representation

Supervisory skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Professional legal qualification (SRA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified solicitor with a passion for housing law and a drive to deliver high-quality legal services? Join Torus as a Housing and Litigation Lawyer (or equivalent) and help us deliver an effective, responsive, and value-for-money legal service across our Group.

This role is based in Liverpool with travel to our St Helens and Warrington offices. Agile working is available.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a caseload of housing management matters including injunctions (nuisance and compliance), possession, succession, trespass, and disrepair.
• Provide clear, up-to-date legal advice to internal departments and represent Torus at court and tribunal hearings where required.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, interlocutory applications, and other legal documents.
• Support the Group Head of Legal Services in delivering the department’s objectives and corporate goals.
• Supervise and support two junior solicitors and a disrepair caseworker.
• Deliver legal training to staff to enhance legal awareness and promote efficiency.
• Stay updated with changes in relevant legislation, guidance, and company policies.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure a seamless, customer-focused service.
• Work proactively with external solicitors and counsel where needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree level education or equivalent relevant training/experience.
• Professional legal qualification as recognised by the SRA or equivalent body.
• Significant experience of housing management cases.

Interview Process

The interview will be competency-based to assess your experience and suitability for the role and will also include a presentation element, allowing you to demonstrate your skills and approach in a practical scenario.

Additional Information

Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:

• Right to work verification
• Qualification certificate check
• 2x Completed references
• OH Health Questionnaire – Fit for Work
• DBS check (if required for role)
• Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.