In-house Housing Solicitor

As an In-house Housing Solicitor, you'll handle a variety of legal matters, focusing on anti-social behaviour and tenancy management within the not-for-profit sector. Your role will involve providing expert legal advice, supporting the organisation's efforts to manage tenancies effectively and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and growing housing provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and making a positive difference within local communities. The organisation places people at the heart of everything it does, fostering an inclusive, supportive and values-driven culture centred around respect, integrity and doing the right thing. Employees benefit from a flexible working environment, strong wellbeing support and genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Description

The In-house Housing Solicitor will be:

• Managing a varied caseload of housing management matters, including anti-social behaviour litigation.
• Advising internal stakeholders on tenancy enforcement, possession proceedings and housing law issues.
• Representing the organisation in legal proceedings and working closely with external counsel where required.
• Supporting operational teams with proactive legal advice to minimise risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assisting with the development of policies, procedures and best practice across housing management functions.

Profile

The In-house Housing Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with ideally 2+ years' PQE in housing litigation and housing management matters.
• Experienced in anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession proceedings and tenancy enforcement.
• Knowledgeable in housing law, relevant legislation and court procedures.
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
• An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to manage a busy caseload independently while working collaboratively within a wider team.

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking employer that genuinely invests in its people. Alongside a competitive salary, the successful candidate can expect a comprehensive benefits package including flexible and agile working arrangements (Manchester), generous annual leave, pension contributions, enhanced family-friendly benefits, wellbeing support, career development opportunities and professional learning assistance. The organisation is committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive whilst making a meaningful difference to the communities they serve.

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