At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse property cases and provide clear legal advice in a supportive team.
- Company: Forbes Solicitors, a progressive firm with a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Benefits: 33 days leave, enhanced family policies, professional development, and health care benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant workplace culture with ongoing career growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in housing and regeneration law.
- Qualifications: NQ Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with property experience and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Forbes Solicitors are seeking a Solicitor to join our Housing and Regeneration (Property) team. This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while handling a varied case load of Property matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling a varied case load of Housing and Regeneration (Property) matters.
- Providing clear written and verbal legal advice, and managing communications with clients, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files.
- Supporting the wider team by assisting colleagues on cases, contributing to departmental objectives, and collaborating across departments on joint matters and projects.
- Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements.
- 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
- Be a qualified NQ Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with relevant practice rights.
- Previous experience within property/housing sectors.
- Demonstrates a good understanding of property/housing matters, more specifically in Property Development.
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Previous experience in managing a busy caseload and meeting deadlines while achieving fee targets and contributing effectively within a team.
- Aligns with the Firm’s values.
Desirable
- Previous experience with Business Development activities.
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.
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.
NQ Solicitor- Housing and Regeneration (Property) in London employer: Forbes Solicitors
Forbes Solicitors is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where NQ Solicitors can thrive while managing a diverse caseload in Housing and Regeneration. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous benefits including 33 days of annual leave, enhanced family-friendly policies, and a focus on community engagement, Forbes fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, making it an attractive place for legal professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
