In-house Housing Management Solicitor

• Lead a dedicated in-house housing legal team
• Make real impact in social housing across the North West

Our client is a purpose-driven, award-winning social housing provider operating across the North West. With a portfolio of over 40,000 homes, they are committed to building stronger, more resilient communities. They invest heavily in their people - fostering an inclusive culture, supporting diverse teams, and offering real opportunities for growth. Their mission is "growing stronger communities," reinvesting surpluses into community programmes and regeneration initiatives.

The In-house Housing Management Solicitor will be:

• Leading and mentoring a small in-house legal team on housing matters.
• Advising on disrepair claims, anti-social behaviour, injunctions, and possession proceedings.
• Conducting advocacy in court and tribunal hearings.
• Drafting and negotiating tenancy agreements, settlement agreements, and legal correspondence.
• Working closely with housing operations, tenancy, and complaints teams to mitigate legal risk and deliver tenant-centred solutions.

The In-house Housing Management Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with 3+ years PQE, ideally with a strong background in housing law.
• Skilled in disrepair, ASB, possession, injunctions, and tribunal or court advocacy.
• Experienced in team leadership or mentoring junior lawyers.
• Comfortable working in a social housing context and collaborating with non-legal stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.

Salary of £58,255 plus benefits and hybrid working.
Real Estate and Property industry.