Job Description

To apply for this role please visit the Powys County Council website. Applications made through Indeed will NOT be considered. Visit https://en.powys.gov.uk/job-vacancies

About the role:

To undertake legal work relating to all areas of housing such as litigious matters including property, leasehold and enfranchisement, Anti-Social Behaviour, disrepair, repairs and maintenance, possessions, homelessness, the allocation and letting of homes, bankruptcy, and general civil matters surrounding all relevant legislative and
code of guidance issues, including housing Acts, landlord and tenant Law and other miscellaneous civil claims relating to Housing

About you:

Housing Legal Practice
Experience of providing guidance and support to colleagues and housing legal team to enable effective decision making
Demonstrates a responsive and effective customer focused approach
An excellent track record of building internal and external relationships which deliver
A thorough knowledge of Housing Law and corporate property
Experience and good knowledge of Local Government Structures and Practices
A Solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

What you will do:

To provide legal advice to the Housing Service on the following:

landlord and tenant law, statutory duty of care, homelessness, the acquisition and disposal of property and the development of housing policy and process advice in respect to specific letters, disputes or other matters detailed advice on complex cases including possible attendance at court advice on leaseholder agreements, consultation and sale covenants
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 44,075.00-46,142.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Llandrindod Wells LD1 5LG