Job Advert Torus is seeking an experienced Housing Management Solicitor to join our Legal Services team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team, delivering responsive and professional legal support across the Group.
You will manage a caseload covering housing management matters, including anti-social behaviour, possession actions, disrepair claims, compliance injunctions, succession, and trespass cases.
You will also have line management responsibility for two junior housing solicitors and a disrepair case handler, supporting their development and performance.
This role requires a candidate who is confident handling pre- and post-issue cases across claimant and defendant disciplines, drafting pleadings, statements, and interlocutory applications, and representing Torus in court (excluding trials). Working pattern: This is a hybrid role, primarily based at our Liverpool office, with regular travel to our St Helens and Warrington locations in line with business needs.
There is flexibility to work from home; however, core team days will be held in Liverpool on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
The role will also require occasional attendance at court hearings, so a flexible approach to travel and working arrangements is essential.
Travel to other offices may be required in line with business needs.
Travel to your designated base office is not claimable; however, mileage for travel beyond your base location will be reimbursed in line with company policy.
What You Will Be Doing
Managing a caseload of housing management cases, including anti-social behavior, possession actions, disrepair claims, compliance injunctions, succession, and trespass.
Drafting pleadings, statements, and interlocutory applications, and representing Torus in court (excluding trials). Providing clear, practical legal advice to internal teams and stakeholders.
Taking ownership of cases, identifying risks, and implementing appropriate controls.
Supporting and developing your team through line management, mentoring, and training opportunities.
Collaborating with colleagues across the Group to ensure services are delivered efficiently and provide value for money.
Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, regulations, guidance, and company policies.
Promoting a safe, fair, and inclusive working environment through Equality, Diversity, and Health & Safety compliance.
What We Are Looking For
Qualified solicitor with recognition by the SRA or equivalent professional body.
Significant experience in housing management law, including possession, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, and injunctions.
Proven experience in managing and developing a legal team.
Knowledge of government policy and regulatory expectations in the housing sector.
Strong project management skills, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and workloads.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, tenants, and external stakeholders.
High levels of IT literacy and familiarity with digital tools and new ways of working.
Interview Process
Candidates will be invited to in-person interviews, which will include a competency-based interview and a presentation.
Full details of the presentation brief will be provided once you are invited to interview.
Interviews will take place on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, and Thursday 19th March 2026 at our Liverpool City Centre office.
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 vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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