Associate / Senior Associate (Employment)

About the role

Forbes Solicitors are seeking an Associate / Senior Associate to join their Commercial Employment team. This opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while handling a varied case load of Employment matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied / complex case load of Employment matters.
• Attending Tribunal hearings for a wide variety of hearings, including: Unfair dismissal, Discrimination, TUPE, Redundancy.
• Providing clear written and verbal legal advice, and managing communications with clients, opponents, Tribunals and third parties to progress files.
• Accurate completion of legal tasks and documentation, within the area of expertise; this may include legal research analysis, drafting, and calculation of financial liability.
• Supporting the wider team by assisting colleagues on cases, contributing to departmental objectives, and collaborating across departments on joint matters and projects.
• Acting as a mentor to Solicitors, Trainees and Support Staff in the team, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of the departmental business plan.
• Building strong client and stakeholder relationships, enhancing the Firm’s profile, and supporting business development.

About You

We are looking for people that can demonstrate the following:

• Essential: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with at least 3 years PQE. Previous experience of working within the Employment legal sector. Proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets. Demonstrates good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct. Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Aligns with the Firm’s values.
• Desirable: Previous experience within supervising Paralegals / Solicitors. Experience conducting their own advocacy/attending tribunal hearings. Previous experience with Business Development activities, with the ability to network with potential clients and introduce them to the Firm.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs).
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Celebration and Volunteer leave.
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
• Profit share scheme.
• Additional long service awards.
• Subsidised tuck shops.
• Staff discount on Firm services.
• Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services).
• BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents).
• Retail and gym membership discounts.
• Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs).
• Annual Events.

Equal Opportunities

Forbes Solicitors 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.