In-house Property Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A national social housing leader in Liverpool is seeking an experienced In-house Property Solicitor to manage a varied residential property caseload. This role involves providing legal advice, drafting documents, and collaborating with business teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in residential property transactions, particularly in areas like shared ownership and Right to Buy. The position offers a competitive salary of around £53,800 plus benefits and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with strong experience in residential property transactions required.
• Experience in shared ownership, leasehold, and Right to Buy work.
• Comfortable with commercial property oversight.

Responsibilities

• Managing a residential property caseload including RTB and lease queries.
• Providing legal advice on commercial property portfolio.
• Drafting and reviewing leases and tenancy agreements.
• Collaborating with business teams for compliant transactions.
• Staying updated with property law and sector best practices.

Skills

Experience in residential property transactions

Excellent drafting and negotiating skills

Ability to provide practical legal advice

Strong collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Education

Solicitor (or equivalent)

Job description

• Tackle a varied residential property caseload
• Join an inclusive, purpose-driven social housing leader

About Our Client

This is a leading affordable housing provider in the North West, with a portfolio of over 40,000 homes. They combine commercial strength with social purpose - building and maintaining homes, driving regeneration, and reinvesting in communities. Their culture is inclusive and supportive: they value diversity, encourage professional growth, and treat all colleagues as true partners in their mission to create stronger, safer neighbourhoods.

Job Description

The In-house Property Solicitor will be:

• Managing a residential property caseload, including Right to Buy (RTB), shared ownership, staircasing, leasehold, and lease queries.
• Providing legal advice on the group's commercial property portfolio, ensuring risk is managed and legal governance is maintained.
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents such as leases, transfer deeds, and tenancy agreements.
• Working closely with business teams (asset management, development, operations) to enable effective and compliant property transactions.
• Keeping up to date with property law, regulatory changes, and sector best practice, and translating these into pragmatic advice.

The Successful Applicant

The In-house Property Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with strong experience in residential property transactions.
• Experienced in shared ownership, leasehold, staircasing, Right to Buy or similar housing-sector property work.
• Comfortable with aspects of commercial property oversight.
• Excellent at drafting, negotiating, and providing clear, practical legal advice.
• A good collaborator - able to partner with non-legal stakeholders and translate legal risk into business-friendly language.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing a busy caseload independently.

What's on Offer

Salary c£53,800 plus benefits and hybrid working.

Opportunity to move in-house in challenging yet rewarding new opportunity in Liverpool.