Housing Management Solicitor

Torus Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing management organization in Liverpool seeks an experienced Housing Management Solicitor to manage a caseload of housing issues and support a junior legal team. The role requires legal expertise in housing management and offers flexibility to work from home. This is an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative legal environment while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in housing management law including possession, disrepair, and anti-social behaviour.
• Proven experience in managing and developing a legal team.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of housing management cases including possession and disrepair claims.
• Draft pleadings, statements, and represent the company in court.
• Mentor and support junior solicitors in their development.

Skills

Housing management law

Project management

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Education

Qualified solicitor recognized by SRA or equivalent

Job description

Torus is seeking an experienced Housing Management Solicitor to join our Legal Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team, delivering responsive and professional legal support across the Group.

You will manage a caseload covering housing management matters, including anti-social behaviour, possession actions, disrepair claims, compliance injunctions, succession, and trespass cases. You will also have line management responsibility for two junior housing solicitors and a disrepair case handler, supporting their development and performance. This role requires a candidate who is confident handling pre- and post-issue cases across claimant and defendant disciplines, drafting pleadings, statements, and interlocutory applications, and representing Torus in court (excluding trials). The role is predominantly based in our Liverpool office with regular travel to St Helens and Warrington, and offers flexibility to work from home on non‑team days. Team days will be held in Liverpool on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing a caseload of housing management cases, including anti-social behaviour, possession actions, disrepair claims, compliance injunctions, succession, and trespass.
• Drafting pleadings, statements, and interlocutory applications, and representing Torus in court (excluding trials).
• Providing clear, practical legal advice to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Taking ownership of cases, identifying risks, and implementing appropriate controls.
• Supporting and developing your team through line management, mentoring, and training opportunities.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Group to ensure services are delivered efficiently and provide value for money.
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, regulations, guidance, and company policies.
• Promoting a safe, fair, and inclusive working environment through Equality, Diversity, and Health & Safety compliance.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified solicitor with recognition by the SRA or equivalent professional body.
• Significant experience in housing management law, including possession, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, and injunctions.
• Proven experience in managing and developing a legal team.
• Knowledge of government policy and regulatory expectations in the housing sector.
• Strong project management skills, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and workloads.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, tenants, and external stakeholders.
• High levels of IT literacy and tools and new ways of working.

Interview Process:

Candidates will be invited to in-person interviews, which will include a competency-based interview and a presentation. Full details of the presentation brief will be provided once you are invited to interview. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday, 1st December 2025 at our Liverpool office.

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 vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.