Forbes Solicitors are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to join our Commercial Employment team at our Gordon House office. This is a full-time role, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Based at Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, the office is easily accessible from Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn and Greater Manchester, with excellent links to the M6, M61 and M65.
This is a great opportunity for an Employment Solicitor who is ready to progress their career, take ownership of high-quality work and be part of a collaborative, award-winning team.
You will support a varied caseload of Employment matters, working closely with colleagues and clients to deliver practical, commercial advice and successful outcomes.
In this role, you will:
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Manage a varied and complex caseload of Employment matters.
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Advise and represent clients in areas such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and redundancy.
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Build strong client relationships and deliver excellent client care.
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Support business development, departmental growth and people management.
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Work closely with Senior Associates and Partners on complex matters and strategic case planning.
About You
We are looking for someone who can bring strong technical knowledge, confidence in managing their own caseload and a genuine commitment to client service.
Essential:
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Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with at least 5 years’ PQE.
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Experience working within Employment law, including advocacy or tribunal/court attendance.
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Ability to manage deadlines, generate fees and deliver against agreed targets.
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Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
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A collaborative approach and alignment with the Firm’s values.
Desirable
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Previous experience within supervising Paralegals / Solicitors.
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Previous experience with Business Development activities, with the ability to network with potential clients and introduce them to the Firm.
If you are interested in this role or in joining Forbes Solicitors, please visit our website and read the full job specification to learn more about us.
The Firm
At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.
We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.
We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm.
The Benefits
We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including:
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33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
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Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs)
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Celebration leave
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Ongoing professional development
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Progression opportunities
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Company pension
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Profit share scheme
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Long service awards
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Subsidised tuck shops
- Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services)
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BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents)
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Retailer and gym membership discounts
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Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs)
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Annual Events
Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.
We kindly remind all recruitment agencies to respect our policy which prohibits the acceptance of speculative CVs, and not submit candidates for a role that we advertise, unless explicitly instructed to do so. Any candidates that are submitted on a speculative basis will not be considered an introduction. Our dedication to this process is part of our commitment to equal opportunities for all applicants.
