Lead In-House Housing Solicitor (Hybrid)

Michael Page (UK); Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in Liverpool is seeking an In-house Housing Management Solicitor to lead a dedicated legal team, advising on critical housing matters including disrepair and anti-social behaviour. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years PQE, strong advocacy skills, and experience in social housing. This role offers a competitive salary of £58,255, benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Must be a solicitor (or equivalent) with 3+ years PQE.
• Skilled in disrepair, ASB, possession, injunctions, and tribunal or court advocacy.
• Experienced in team leadership or mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small in-house legal team on housing matters.
• Advise on disrepair claims, anti-social behaviour, injunctions, and possession proceedings.
• Conduct advocacy in court and tribunal hearings.

Skills

Housing law expertise

Disrepair claims handling

Anti-social behaviour management

Court and tribunal advocacy

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Legal drafting expertise

Education

Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Job description

A leading social housing provider in Liverpool is seeking an In-house Housing Management Solicitor to lead a dedicated legal team, advising on critical housing matters including disrepair and anti-social behaviour. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years PQE, strong advocacy skills, and experience in social housing. This role offers a competitive salary of £58,255, benefits, and a hybrid working model.