Overview
Are you a skilled property solicitor looking for a new challenge within a values-led organisation? Join Torus as a Property Conveyancing Lawyer (or equivalent) and help us deliver a high-quality, responsive legal service across a diverse property portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity to use your legal expertise in a social housing context and make a tangible impact in the communities we serve. This role is based in Liverpool, with agile working and travel to our St Helens and Warrington offices.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Manage a caseload of residential property matters including Right to Buy (RTB), Right to Acquire (RTA), staircasing, shared ownership, and leasehold issues.
* Maintain oversight of the Group’s commercial property portfolio, ensuring appropriate support is in place where required.
* Provide timely and practical legal advice to client departments and maintain accurate records of case progression.
* Work collaboratively across the business to deliver seamless and customer-focused legal services.
* Build strong working relationships with external legal providers, ensuring effective use of resources.
* Contribute to internal training initiatives to improve knowledge and drive operational efficiency.
* Stay current on legislation, regulatory developments, and legal best practices affecting housing and property law.
* Actively challenge and improve legal processes to enhance team performance and service outcomes.
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 maintaining a caseload of both transactional matters and otherwise (i.e. drafting leases both residential and commercial).
Interview Process
* The interview will be competency-based to assess your experience and suitability for the role.
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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