Housing Solicitor
| Posting date: | 16 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,075 to £46,142 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2026 |
| Location: | Llandrindod Wells, Powys |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Powys County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the role:
To provide legal advice to the Council/Housing Service on the following:
• landlord and tenant law,
• statutory duty of care,
• homelessness/disrepair
• 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
• advice on leaseholder agreements, consultation and sale covenants
About you:
A thorough knowledge of Housing Law and Court procedure.
A Solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives
What you will do:
Provide legal advice and assistance to the housing service
Experience of providing guidance and support to colleagues
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.
At Powys County Council, we believe great work starts with balance. That’s why we have a tried and tested flexible working policy that allows you to work in a way that suits you—whether that’s from home, or in the office.
The role of Housing Solicitor can be undertaken remotely with the expectation of visiting our main office in Llandrindod Wells to collaborate as a team and attend service meetings in person as and when required.
Alongside genuine flexibility, you’ll benefit from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, strong development opportunities, and a wide range of additional benefits—helping you build a career that works for your life, not the other way around.
This position has a requirement for a Standard DBS Check
To provide legal advice to the Council/Housing Service on the following:
• landlord and tenant law,
• statutory duty of care,
• homelessness/disrepair
• 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
• advice on leaseholder agreements, consultation and sale covenants
About you:
A thorough knowledge of Housing Law and Court procedure.
A Solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives
What you will do:
Provide legal advice and assistance to the housing service
Experience of providing guidance and support to colleagues
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.
At Powys County Council, we believe great work starts with balance. That’s why we have a tried and tested flexible working policy that allows you to work in a way that suits you—whether that’s from home, or in the office.
The role of Housing Solicitor can be undertaken remotely with the expectation of visiting our main office in Llandrindod Wells to collaborate as a team and attend service meetings in person as and when required.
Alongside genuine flexibility, you’ll benefit from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, strong development opportunities, and a wide range of additional benefits—helping you build a career that works for your life, not the other way around.
This position has a requirement for a Standard DBS Check
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