Permanent Contract | £41,173 to £45,442 per annum (Scale K) + 8% market supplement increase (extended, subject to review)
37 hours per week | County Hall
About nplaw
nplaw is an award-winning public sector shared legal service hosted by Norfolk County Council, with a wealth of experience gained through many years of advising clients in local government, the public sector, charities and schools. The team provides a wide range of legal services, delivered by specialist lawyers who understand the local government context and priorities. Working for the benefit of the public and having a team ethos is at the heart of our culture.
Located in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, which is surrounded by a unique blend of beaches, broads, countryside and culture.
About the role
A housing lawyer is sought to join the Dispute Resolution section of nplaw’s Dispute Resolution & Governance Team. The role is to specifically provide advice and representation to local authorities in all areas of housing law.
Key responsibilities
As a housing lawyer, you will provide clear and comprehensive professional legal advice to all clients, negotiate with other professionals and provide advocacy in the lower courts. You will advise on all aspects of housing law, deal with pre-litigation and litigation processes and manage a portfolio of your own varied matters, covering areas such as:
There will be the opportunity to develop your specialism with the support of like-minded people and an experienced team around you.
Applications
We are open to part-time, full-time and flexible working candidates with nplaw working in a hybrid manner and offering flexi time.
You will need to be a qualified solicitor, barrister or FCILEX to apply.
To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links provided. For an informal discussion of the role, please contact Florence Clement-Harry (email: f.clementharry@norfolk.gov.uk; tel. 01603 217688) or James Crosskill (email: james.crosskill@norfolk.gov.uk; tel. 01603 222961).
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email address.
Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link – this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role.
Job description and person specification
You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
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