Social Housing Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Social Housing Governance Solicitor to join a nationally recognized team. This role offers hybrid working and focuses on providing specialist legal advice to Registered Providers of Social Housing, emphasizing governance and charity law.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in social housing and governance/charity law.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex legal matters.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Advising on RSH standards and compliance.
• Supporting social housing providers through mergers.
• Providing training and advice on governance duties.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team-oriented mindset

Commercial, solutions-focused approach

Job description

Social Housing Governance Solicitor

Salary: £32,000 - £45,000

Hybrid Working

I’m working with my client on an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Social Housing Governance Solicitor to join their nationally recognised Social Housing & Regeneration team. This is a standout role for someone with 5+ years’ PQE, looking for high-quality, meaningful work within a flexible, values-led environment.
The role is open to candidates across all office locations, with hybrid working and flexibility around full or part-time hours to support a strong work-life balance.

In this role, you’ll provide specialist legal advice to Registered Providers of Social Housing, with a focus on governance and charity law. You’ll advise on regulatory standards, policy, and procedure, as well as support clients with mergers, compliance with the Charities Act, FCA and Companies House requirements, and applications to the Charity Commission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on RSH standards and compliance
• Governance duties for both exempt and registered charities
• Charity law and regulatory requirements relating to land disposals
• Supporting social housing providers through mergers and structural changes
• Providing training and advice on board member, director, and trustee responsibilities
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development
• Maintaining excellent client care and managing caseloads in line with internal standards

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Solid experience in social housing and governance/charity law
• Strong communication skills and a commercial, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and practically
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Great attention to detail and excellent organisation skills
• Confidence managing and developing others
• Alignment with the firm’s social purpose and values

This is a fantastic chance to join a team that’s passionate about the work they do and the impact they make. If you're looking for a firm that values flexibility, invests in its people, and offers exciting opportunities for growth — this could be your next move.

If you’d like to learn more, feel free to get in touch with me directly at [e-mail] or give me a call on 0161 233 6360.