Housing Solicitor

Powys County Council; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking a housing legal expert to provide advice on landlord-tenant law, homelessness, and property acquisition. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in housing law and local government practices, alongside excellent customer-facing skills. The role requires a Solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Standard DBS Check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing guidance to housing legal team.
• Demonstrates effective customer-focused approach.
• Good knowledge of Local Government Structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on landlord and tenant law.
• Advise on complex cases and attend court if necessary.
• Guide on disputes and leaseholder agreements.

Skills

Housing Law knowledge

Customer focused approach

Relationship building

Local Government Structures

Education

Solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

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

This position has a requirement for a Standard DBS Check.