In-house Housing Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is seeking an In-house Housing Solicitor to handle a varied caseload focusing on anti-social behaviour and tenancy management within the not-for-profit sector. The role includes providing expert legal advice and supporting compliance with relevant laws, with flexible and agile working arrangements in Manchester.

The successful candidate will advise internal stakeholders, manage litigation, and work with external counsel where required, contributing to policy development and

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in housing litigation and housing management matters.
• Experience with anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession proceedings and tenancy enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of housing law, legislation and court procedures.
• Commercially minded with practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent communication; able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of housing management matters, including anti-social behaviour litigation.
• Advise internal stakeholders on tenancy enforcement and possession proceedings.
• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings and coordinate with external counsel as needed.
• Provide proactive legal guidance to operations to minimise risk and ensure compliance.
• Assist with development of policies, procedures and best practice across housing management.

Skills

Housing litigation

Tenancy enforcement

Anti-social behaviour injunctions

Court procedures

Relationship management

Independent caseload management

Commercially minded

Education

Solicitor (or equivalent)

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.