In-house Housing Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (Manchester)

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Professional learning assistance

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is recruiting an In-house Housing Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload in housing management, focusing on anti-social behaviour and tenancy enforcement. You will advise internal stakeholders, represent the organisation in proceedings, and work with external counsel as needed.

The role requires 2+ years PQE in housing litigation, strong knowledge of housing law, and the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused guidance within a not-for-profit environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in housing litigation and housing management matters.
• Experience with anti-social behaviour injunctions and possession proceedings.
• Knowledge of housing law, relevant legislation and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of housing management matters, including anti-social behaviour litigation.
• Advise internal stakeholders on tenancy enforcement and housing law issues.
• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings and coordinate with external counsel.
• Support operational teams with proactive legal advice to minimise risk and ensure compliance.
• Assist with developing policies, procedures and best practices across housing management functions.

Skills

Housing litigation

Tenancy enforcement

Stakeholder communication

Caseload management

Policy development

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

As an In-house Housing Solicitor, you'll handle a variety of legal matters, focusing on anti-social behaviour and tenancy management within the not-for-profit sector. Your role will involve providing expert legal advice, supporting the organisation's efforts to manage tenancies effectively and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and growing housing provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and making a positive difference within local communities. The organisation places people at the heart of everything it does, fostering an inclusive, supportive and values-driven culture centred around respect, integrity and doing the right thing. Employees benefit from a flexible working environment, strong wellbeing support and genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Description

The In-house Housing Solicitor will be:

• Managing a varied caseload of housing management matters, including anti-social behaviour litigation.
• Advising internal stakeholders on tenancy enforcement, possession proceedings and housing law issues.
• Representing the organisation in legal proceedings and working closely with external counsel where required.
• Supporting operational teams with proactive legal advice to minimise risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assisting with the development of policies, procedures and best practice across housing management functions.

Profile

The In-house Housing Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with ideally 2+ years' PQE in housing litigation and housing management matters.
• Experienced in anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession proceedings and tenancy enforcement.
• Knowledgeable in housing law, relevant legislation and court procedures.
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
• An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to manage a busy caseload independently while working collaboratively within a wider team.

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking employer that genuinely invests in its people. Alongside a competitive salary, the successful candidate can expect a comprehensive benefits package including flexible and agile working arrangements (Manchester), generous annual leave, pension contributions, enhanced family-friendly benefits, wellbeing support, career development opportunities and professional learning assistance. The organisation is committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive whilst making a meaningful difference to the communities they serve.