Job Description

We're looking for a Housing Lawyer

Interested?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Do you want to work with us in helping to continually build on our excellent public services through the application of your excellent knowledge and expertise as a qualified solicitor or barrister with least 3 years qualifying experience. If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!



We've got an exciting opportunity to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don't want to miss.

About the role....

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You will have a caseload of Housing litigation involving housing disrepair claims, possession claims injunctions and other Anti-Social Behaviour cases. You will ideally have experience of working in a local authority and will need previous experience of residential property litigation.



You will be expected to advise the Council on housing matters including housing disrepair claims, possession claims of all types, injunctions, breaches of injunctions, closure orders and other nuisance related litigation. We expect you to have the advocacy skills to represent the Council in court and tribunals. You will be one of the legal advisors to the Housing Appeals Committee and will have the necessary communication skills and ability to understand the Council's governance arrangements.



For this role we would like you to have keen legal judgment and an ability to work on difficult cases with a problem-solving approach.



Our people really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative. You'll have the scope to work flexibly across the service, giving you plenty of opportunity for a varied, enjoyable and productive day.

A bit about Gateshead Council...

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary: 48,226- 51,356 We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension. You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year. We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance. A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas. You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us, we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.



If you would like an informal discussion about the role then please give Roddy Currie, our Service Manager, a call on 01914332141 .