In-house Housing Management Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an In-house Housing Management Solicitor in Liverpool to lead a small legal team. The role involves handling disrepair claims, anti-social behaviour, and possession proceedings while conducting court advocacy. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in housing law and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. The salary is £58,255, with benefits and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in housing law.
• Experience in disrepair, ASB, possession, and injunctions.
• Team leadership or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small in-house legal team.
• Advise on claims related to disrepair, ASB, and possession.
• Conduct advocacy in court and tribunal hearings.
• Draft and negotiate tenancy and settlement agreements.

Skills

Housing law

Advocacy

Team leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor or equivalent qualification with 3+ years PQE

Job description

We're seeking an In-house Housing Management Solicitor to lead a small legal team in Liverpool, handling disrepair, anti-social behaviour (ASB), injunctions, advocacy, and possession work.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job Offer

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

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