Housing Solicitor

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales seeks a legal professional to handle housing-related legal work. Responsibilities include providing guidance on landlord-tenant matters, advising on homelessness issues, and supporting decision-making within the housing service. Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of Housing Law and a customer-focused approach. This role involves significant interaction with both internal teams and external stakeholders, making relationship management a key component of success.

Qualifications

• Experience in landlord and tenant law
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation
• Ability to provide legal advice on complex cases

Responsibilities

• Undertake legal work in various housing areas
• Provide legal advice to the Housing Service
• Support colleagues in decision making

Skills

Housing Law knowledge

Customer-focused approach

Internal and external relationship building

Legal guidance and support

Statutory duty of care

Job description

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, 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

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

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included, please ensure that you meet ALL of the essential criteria before making an application. Please ensure that you complete ALL sections, your application may not be considered otherwise. Powys County Council welcomes applications in either Welsh or English, an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. To change the language please click on the Cymraeg icon on the top right hand corner of the screen.