Property Conveyancing Lawyer

Torus Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Liverpool seeks a skilled Property Conveyancing Lawyer. You'll manage a diverse caseload, provide legal advice, and collaborate on various property matters. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and professional legal qualification. Join us to make a tangible impact and work within a values-led organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing both residential and commercial property matters.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice across multiple departments.
• Experience in building relationships with external legal providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential property matters like Right to Buy and leasehold issues.
• Provide legal advice and maintain accurate case records.
• Collaborate across the business for customer-focused legal services.

Skills

Legal expertise

Caseload management

Customer-focused service

Education

Degree level education or equivalent training

Professional legal qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you a skilled property solicitor looking for a new challenge within a values-led organisation? Join Torus as a Property Conveyancing Lawyer (or equivalent) and help us deliver a high-quality, responsive legal service across a diverse property portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your legal expertise in a social housing context and make a tangible impact in the communities we serve. This role is based in Liverpool, with agile working and travel to our St Helens and Warrington offices.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a caseload of residential property matters including Right to Buy (RTB), Right to Acquire (RTA), staircasing, shared ownership, and leasehold issues.
• Maintain oversight of the Group’s commercial property portfolio, ensuring appropriate support is in place where required.
• Provide timely and practical legal advice to client departments and maintain accurate records of case progression.
• Work collaboratively across the business to deliver seamless and customer-focused legal services.
• Build strong working relationships with external legal providers, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Contribute to internal training initiatives to improve knowledge and drive operational efficiency.
• Stay current on legislation, regulatory developments, and legal best practices affecting housing and property law.
• Actively challenge and improve legal processes to enhance team performance and service outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree level education or equivalent relevant training/experience.
• Professional legal qualification as recognised by the SRA or equivalent body.
• Significant experience of maintaining a caseload of both transactional matters and otherwise (i.e. drafting leases both residential and commercial).

Interview Process

• The interview will be competency-based to assess your experience and suitability for the role.

Additional Information

• Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
• Right to work verification
• Qualification certificate check
• 2x Completed references
• OH Health Questionnaire – Fit for Work
• DBS check (if required for role)
• Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.