Lawyer (Housing)
Lawyer (Housing)
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23-05-2025
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Job Description
3 month contract with a local Authority
Job Purpose
- Responsible for the delivery of highest quality outcomes and effective legal advice to clients including the Cabinet Committees other Council bodies and elected Members.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- To deliver a high quality sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Council s statutory and contractual obligations.
- Advising and attending Committees and subcommittees members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.
- Devising and implementing new methods forms and procedures as required by new legislation revised council policy or generally including the review of changes imposed in relation to specific services.
- Determining the effect of new legislation and advising specifically on the impact of new legislation on the delivery of the council s services or functions.
Essential Experience Required
- A thorough practical understanding of local government law and the impact of human rights and equalities legislation
Essential Qualification Needed
- An admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate or eligible to apply for a practising certificate with 3 years post admission experience or a Barrister called to the bar of England and Wales with 3 years post call experience or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with a current practising certificate or eligible to apply for a practising certificate or a qualified lawyer possessing an equivalent qualification gained in another jurisdiction with 3 years post qualification experience.
Additional information to note
- This role is 36 working hours per week.
- This Role requires Enhanced DBS.
The role closes on 29/05/25
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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