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Your workstyle will be an agile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces as well as the opportunity to carry out your work on any days and at any times. 

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to join our team as a Housing & Litigation Solicitor/Barrister. Working within the litigation and regulatory team of legal services, you will deal with all aspects of housing law on behalf of the Council, as well be involved in more general litigation work, joining a friendly, approachable and motivated team who deal with all aspects of local authority law.

In this role you will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal advice, representation and advocacy on a wide range of housing matters, and well as being involved in more mainstream litigation work. You will work closely with various departments, including housing and homelessness, and social services, amongst others to ensure that our Council receive the highest standard of legal support.

Details of this role and the skills required are contained within the job description and person specification.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with an employer that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Mike Shaw Principal Solicitor - Litigation on 01639 763260 or via email m.shaw@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

This post is not subject to a DBS check

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are desirable

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.  In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.  Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.  If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you.  Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.