Senior Lawyer (Housing) in Maidenhead

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Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Package: Generous annual leave allowance and an attractive pension scheme, plus flexible working and much more.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lawyer (Housing) to join us! This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £55,296 - £60,286 per annum.

About us: The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Lawyer to join our Legal Services team.

The role: You will be reporting to our Lead Counsel (Litigation) and, working closely with our housing officers, will provide clear, practical legal advice across homelessness, allocations, tenancy management, disrepair, and anti‑social behaviour matters.

Your role will involve:

• Managing a caseload of housing litigation, including possession proceedings, injunctions, disrepair claims, and related public law challenges.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, agreements, and policies with a focus on clarity and risk management.
• Representing the Council in court where appropriate and liaising with external counsel as required.

What we are looking for:

• A legal qualification (Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive). Must have rights of audience.
• A working knowledge of property law, particularly as it relates to land ownership, tenancies, and local authority functions.
• The ability to communicate complex issues clearly and constructively to non‑lawyers.
• Experience in housing law, public law, or civil litigation, or a strong foundation with the willingness to develop.
• A commitment to fairness, good governance, and high‑quality public service.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates: 16th to 30th June.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Anthony Lenaghan, Lead Counsel (Litigation) & Deputy Monitoring Officer on anthony.lenaghan@rbwm.gov.uk.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.