Property Solicitor

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Job summary

A values-led organisation in Liverpool seeks a skilled Property Solicitor to manage residential property issues. You will provide legal advice, collaborate across the company, and ensure compliance with housing laws. The role offers a chance to impact the community positively while working agilely with some travel required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing a caseload of transactional matters.
• Experience in drafting leases for residential and commercial properties.
• Ability to provide timely legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of residential property matters.
• Provide practical legal advice to client departments.
• Maintain accurate records of case progression.
• Contribute to internal training initiatives.

Skills

Legal expertise

Caseload management

Collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Professional legal qualification

Job description

Job Advert

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



In this rewarding and varied role, you’ll manage a busy caseload of residential property matters including Right to Buy (RTB),
Right to Acquire (RTA), staircasing, shared ownership, and leasehold queries.



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 RTB, 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).







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.