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In-house Housing Solicitor

Manchester Permanent View Job Description
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.
  • Join a growing housing organisation with real impact
  • Flexible culture, strong benefits and career development

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7076920
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Property
Where
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-082026-7076920