Job Description

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

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

recruitment@powys.gov.uk

This position has a requirement for a Standard DBS Check.


Service: Legal and Democratic Services


Salary: Grade 12 Point 33 to Point 35 44,075 to 46,142 per annum 22.84 to 23.91 per hour



Please note that at this point, Powys County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

What we offer

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We will train you and develop your skills
Flexible Working
Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
Learning and Development
Lease Car Scheme
Competitive Pay
A Great Place to Live
Powys County Council Reward Scheme
Health and Well Being
Salary Sacrifice Benefits