Solicitor- Employment

About the role

The role is based at the Gordon House Office (Sceptre Way, PR5 6AW), offering excellent accessibility with a 10‑minute drive to Junctions 29/30 of the M6 and the M61/M65 interchange near the M60 network. Situated in the Walton Summit Centre commercial hub, the location serves commuters from Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn and Greater Manchester, providing quick links to major motorways while avoiding city‑centre congestion. You will join the Commercial Employment team, supporting a varied caseload of employment matters. Forbes Solicitors is a Legal 500 Top Tier and Chambers Leading Firm with offices across the North, proud Investors in People UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+), committed to collaboration, growth and delivering practical, results‑driven legal services.

Schedule

Full-time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied / complex case load of Employment matters.
• Attending/representing at Court / Tribunal hearings for a wide variety of hearings, including: Unfair dismissal, Discrimination, TUPE, Redundancy.
• Provision of expert legal advice and strategic guidance to clients.
• Accurate completion of legal tasks and documentation, within the Solicitor’s area of expertise.
• Analyse legal matters, assessing risks, and determining case strategies.
• Negotiating, mediating, or litigating to achieve optimal client outcomes.
• Collaborate on complex cases with Senior Associates and Partners.
• Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the Firm’s profile.

Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX, NQ to 3 years PQE.
• Previous experience of working within the Employment legal sector.
• Experience conducting their own advocacy/attending courts/tribunals.
• 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.
• Aligns with the Firm’s values.

Desirable:

• 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