Housing Solicitor

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr