Housing and Litigation Lawyer

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Overview

Are you a qualified solicitor with a passion for housing law and a drive to deliver high-quality legal services? Join Torus as a Housing and Litigation Lawyer (or equivalent) and help us deliver an effective, responsive, and value-for-money legal service across our Group.

This role is based in Liverpool with travel to our 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 Torus 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 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 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, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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Location:
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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