In-house Property Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Liverpool is seeking an experienced In-house Property Solicitor to manage a residential property caseload and provide legal advice on a commercial portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in residential property transactions and be comfortable translating legal risks into business language. This role offers a salary of approximately £53,800 plus benefits and hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in residential property transactions.
• Experience in shared ownership, leasehold, and related property work.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a residential property caseload, including Right to Buy and shared ownership.
• Providing legal advice on the commercial property portfolio.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.

Skills

Residential property transactions

Drafting and negotiating legal documents

Collaborating with non-legal stakeholders

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job Offer

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

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

Property and Housing Industry