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SOUTHAMPTON, FAREHAM & HAVANT LEGAL PARTNERSHIP
HOUSING SOLICITOR/BARRISTER/FCILEX POST
We currently have a vacancy for a Solicitor post to enable the Council to meet the growing demand for social housing and to enable the Council to meet its regulatory and statutory housing duties. The post would involve covering housing disrepair claims, possession actions and general housing and homelessness advice.
About The Role
Based in Southampton, the Southampton, Fareham & Havant Legal Partnership is an outcome-focused service recognised for its dedication to improving the communities in which we live and work and delivering professional excellence. We provide strategic and professional advice and services covering all aspects of local government law.
About The Team
We want you to join our supportive, dynamic and growing team dealing with high profile and challenging cases, covering all aspects of adult social care including court of protection, deprivation of liberty, mental capacity, mental health, no recourse to public funds and supporting the Council's priorities that people in Southampton live safe, healthy, independent lives, with foundations for life.
About You
The Council is looking for a practicing Solicitor, Barrister or CiLeX with advocacy, negotiating and advisory skills and competence with IT and case management systems. Your attitude is important, you will have an enabling, positive approach to finding solutions to complex problems.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you. For further information about these roles please view the job description.
What We Can Offer You
The salary band for this role is £52,413 - £58,865 . The
starting salary is £52,413 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- Excellent
- Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
- Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
- Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
- Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
- Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
Benefits
For further information on our benefits package please visit:
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the position please contact Claire Elton (Senior Solicitor) on
Email
Recruitment contact details:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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