RQ1528428 – Lawyer (Housing)

• £33.84 an hour
• Full time – On site 5 days in the office for training, 3 days in the office after training

Job description:

1. Responsible for the delivery of highest quality outcomes and effective legal advice to clients – including the Cabinet, Committees, other Council bodies and elected Members.
2. To ensure the legal services provided are cost effective and meet the principles of good governance in decision-making.
3. Support the development and delivery of relevant strategies, policies and departmental projects that secure the achievement of key council and service objectives.
4. To deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations.
5. Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Preparing reports and comments for reports to council, cabinet committees and sub-committees.
9. Attendance at departmental working groups, steering panels and project group meetings to provide advice.
10. Supporting the working practices and procedures for the services provided.
11. Working with the Head of Litigation, Specialist and Senior Lawyers and Lawyers to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
12. Drafting documents and prepare pleadings.
13. Preparing and processing all legal documents, including agreements, deeds, notices, orders, consents, byelaws relevant to the work of the council.
14. Presenting cases before courts and tribunals where the postholder has a right of audience on all matters in relation to the work of the council.
15. Responding to legal questions received from members of the council, members of Parliament, the ombudsman and external organisations within a specific area of activity and under the supervision of the Head of Litigation and Senior Lawyer.
16. Undertaking the review of files under the guidance of the senior Lawyer, organise meetings and take notes of meetings.
17. Supporting and advising at meetings, working parties and officer groups as required.
18. Maintaining good governance in managing own caseload of complex work under minimal supervision.
19. Co-ordinating research on legal questions arising from the work of team including, where necessary, briefing Lawyers/or Counsel.
20. Assisting on negotiating and concluding contractual arrangements with Solicitors, Barristers, Valuers and Land Agents, and external agencies.
21. Ensuring continuous improvements within the area of expertise, and that the service is responsive to the changing environment.
22. Maintaining the improvement in equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
23. Undertaking other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.

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