Contracting Authority: Government Client
Contract Length: 11/08/2025
Clearance: DBS

Minimum Requirement
Experience of examining legal documents to ensure accuracy of claims.
Experience of delivering complex legal issues before judges or magistrates.
Experience of managing external advisors (e.g. technical, legal)
Basic knowledge of law relating to Public Health and Housing as it relates to disrepair, lacking amenities
Experience In All Aspects of The Housing Acts
Experience of working in an in-house local government Legal Service or other equivalent relevant experience
Law degree or a degree and Common Professional Examination
Must Be a Qualified Solicitor with A Recognised Law Degree and Llm
Working Knowledge of Housing Legislation
Working Knowledge of The Repairing Obligations of The Council and Tenants Responsibilities

Essential
Law degree CILEX or equivalent or other legal qualification
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with relevant post qualification experience.
Current practicing certificate with evidence of effective continuing professional development.
Advanced and substantial knowledge of the area of law and knowledge of its application in a local authority context
Advanced and substantial knowledge of the area of law and knowledge of its application in a local authority context
Knowledge of progressive strategic and operational management practice
An advanced understanding of the issues facing local government and an ability to rise to them
Knowledge of practice and procedure in Courts, tribunals, and Inquiries
Articulate and confident in oral and written presentation
Ability to present written information succinctly, accurately, and clearly.
Ability to give clear and concise advice on the telephone, at meetings and in correspondence
Ability to draft complex and unusual legal documentation and deal with complex matters
Ability to assess priorities and meet conflicting deadlines
Ability to supervise, advise, guide and train less experienced staff
Substantial practical relevant experience of the appropriate area of work set out in the job description
Experience of undertaking an extensive and varied legal caseload proficiently at a senior level
Experience of managing staff and of ensuring performance of work programmes and objectives within strict legislative and other timescales

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