Solicitor- Housing & Regeneration (Property) Team
Location: Gordon House Office
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
The Role
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 Preston employer: Forbes Solicitors
At Hft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering our staff and the individuals we support. Located in Rothwell, our inclusive work culture fosters personal growth and development, offering comprehensive training and wellbeing support to ensure you thrive in your role as a Support Worker. With generous benefits like 33 days of annual leave and flexible pay options, you'll find meaningful and rewarding employment where your contributions truly make a difference.
