About Us:
Tuath Housing has provided safe, secure and affordable housing since 2006. A lot has changed over the years, but our values remain the same. In partnership with Key Stakeholders, our main focus is on delivering more quality homes to more people and providing an outstanding Customer experience to our 36,000 residents Working with Tuath Housing is different because we make a difference. We maintain and develop our team of dedicated, motivated, and authentic people through focused training and career development.
Our People and Culture:
Our employees benefit from a positive working culture, learning and development opportunities, and an extensive benefits package which includes:
24 days annual leave
Attractive salaries commensurate with experience
Pension scheme, bike-to-work scheme and a wellness allowance
Career development opportunities and a study aids scheme
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working and an excellent work-life balance package
Tuath Housing are accredited with the Silver Award from Investors for Diversity and are committed to promoting a diverse and respectful workplace reflective of all cultures, nationalities, backgrounds, genders, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from traditionally marginalised backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all colleagues can be their most authentic self.
Tuath is committed to embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into every aspect of the business, and to implementing a business plan that emphasises social responsibility throughout our operations. We strongly believe in the importance and value of working in partnership with our many stakeholders to deliver more homes to more people, creating communities across the country. By tracking Tuath's ESG achievements, we can lead the way in making the affordable housing sector in Ireland more sustainable; and by having a positive environmental and social impact Tuath will also deliver better results to our residents, our employees, and the wider community.
If you are driven to make a difference and believe that everybody needs a home, Tuath is waiting to hear from you.
Position Summary:
This is an exciting new role for an In-House Solicitor. Your role will be to assist the Director of Corporate Services in providing a range of legal services in support of Tuath's business objectives. The Solicitor's primary focus will be to ensure that all legal aspects are covered in relation to the acquisition and management of social housing properties. They will have a significant involvement in ensuring compliance with state and company law, internal company policies, workforce issues, due diligence for acquisitions, management contract and outsourcing agreements.
Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Acting as the main point of contact with our Housing and Rents Team to advise on landlord and tenant issues.
2. Draft and issue warning letters, RTB notices, District Court Summonses and County Sheriff requests.
3. Advise on and attend RTB hearings. Ensure follow-through on all cases until vacant possession is secured.
4. Advise on litigation matters and liaise with external solicitors and counsel on behalf of Tuath.
5. Advise on the management of properties and associated duties related to Tuath's role as a social landlord.
6. Assist the existing solicitors with existing caseloads, as necessary.
7. Have a strong focus on engaging, empowering and supporting team members within the Corporate Services Department.
8. Actively develop the relationship between the work of the Legal Department and its internal customers by collaborating on projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strong in-depth understanding of landlord and tenant law and litigation and can proactively advise the Association in relation to their legal obligations. You will also have excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to foster a strong culture of adherence to standards and best practices.
If you want to make a positive impact on the operations and reputation of our organisation, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Tuath.
Working for Tuath Housing:
24 days annual leave
Service leave
Organisational performance bonus
Generous pension scheme
Sick leave
Wellness allowance
Hybrid working
Bike-to-work scheme
Flexible working hours
Career break
Career development program
Employee assistance program
LinkedIn Learning licence
Car-parking on site
Sports & Social Club
Pride Committee
Work-life balance package
Investors in Diversity Award