Overview

Housing and Litigation Lawyer (or equivalent). Are you a qualified solicitor with a passion for housing law and a drive to deliver high-quality legal services? Join Our client as a Housing and Litigation Lawyer and help us deliver an effective, responsive, and value-for-money legal service across their Group. This role is based in Liverpool with travel to St Helens and Warrington offices. Agile working is available.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a caseload of housing management matters including injunctions (nuisance and compliance), possession, succession, trespass, and disrepair.
• Provide clear, up-to-date legal advice to internal departments and represent the organisation at court and tribunal hearings where required.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, interlocutory applications, and other legal documents.
• Support the Group Head of Legal Services in delivering the department’s objectives and corporate goals.
• Supervise and support two junior solicitors and a disrepair caseworker.
• Deliver legal training to staff to enhance legal awareness and promote efficiency.
• Stay updated with changes in relevant legislation, guidance, and company policies.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure a seamless, customer-focused service.
• Work proactively with external solicitors and counsel where needed.

What They’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 housing management cases.

Interview Process

The interview will be competency-based to assess your experience and suitability for the role and will also include a presentation element, allowing you to demonstrate your skills and approach in a practical scenario.

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