In-house Housing Management Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in Liverpool is seeking an In-house Housing Management Solicitor to lead a dedicated legal team, advising on critical housing matters including disrepair and anti-social behaviour. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years PQE, strong advocacy skills, and experience in social housing. This role offers a competitive salary of £58,255, benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Must be a solicitor (or equivalent) with 3+ years PQE.
• Skilled in disrepair, ASB, possession, injunctions, and tribunal or court advocacy.
• Experienced in team leadership or mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small in-house legal team on housing matters.
• Advise on disrepair claims, anti-social behaviour, injunctions, and possession proceedings.
• Conduct advocacy in court and tribunal hearings.

Skills

Housing law expertise

Disrepair claims handling

Anti-social behaviour management

Court and tribunal advocacy

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Legal drafting expertise

Education

Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Job description

• Lead a dedicated in-house housing legal team
• Make real impact in social housing across the North West

About Our Client

Our client is a purpose-driven, award-winning social housing provider operating across the North West. With a portfolio of over 40,000 homes, they are committed to building stronger, more resilient communities. They invest heavily in their people - fostering an inclusive culture, supporting diverse teams, and offering real opportunities for growth. Their mission is "growing stronger communities," reinvesting surpluses into community programmes and regeneration initiatives.

Job Description

The In-house Housing Management Solicitor will be:

• Leading and mentoring a small in-house legal team on housing matters.
• Advising on disrepair claims, anti-social behaviour, injunctions, and possession proceedings.
• Conducting advocacy in court and tribunal hearings.
• Drafting and negotiating tenancy agreements, settlement agreements, and legal correspondence.
• Working closely with housing operations, tenancy, and complaints teams to mitigate legal risk and deliver tenant-centred solutions.

The Successful Applicant

The In-house Housing Management Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with 3+ years PQE, ideally with a strong background in housing law.
• Skilled in disrepair, ASB, possession, injunctions, and tribunal or court advocacy.
• Experienced in team leadership or mentoring junior lawyers.
• Comfortable working in a social housing context and collaborating with non-legal stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.

What's on Offer

Salary of £58,255 plus benefits and hybrid working.
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