Commercial Solicitor/Associate

at  Forbes Solicitors

Forbes Solicitors are looking for a Solicitor/Associate Solicitor to join our award-winning Commercial team based at our Walton Summit Office.
This is a full-time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday- Friday, 9am until 5pm. Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on operational requirements.
This is a great opportunity for an experience Commercial/Corporate Solicitor to join our Commercial Team and progress in their current career and bring their current skills and knowledge to a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-paced, customer focused and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.

The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as:

• Handling a varied case load of Commercial Client matters primarily consisting of all aspects of distribution and agency agreements, general terms and conditions for goods and services and competition law matters, preparation of complex transactions, franchise agreements, professional agreements, data protection and IP issues;
• Provision of written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters;
• Communications with client, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files;
• Contributing to business development including, presentations and training events, articles/newsletters, Chambers & Legal 500 submissions, etc.
• Provision and supervision of value-added services e.g. client helpline calls/emails, legal surgeries, briefing notes etc.
• Supporting the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
• Management, supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring of (and delegation of work to) Solicitors and Paralegals to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals;
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, Court & Tribunal deadlines;
• Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Partners management / supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner;
• Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing;
• Inter-departmental support and collaboration on joint files, projects, and events;
• Contributing to the development of the departmental business plan;
• Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the firm’s profile, to drive business growth;

ORGANISATION

Forbes Solicitors offer the full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients and a number of specialist sectors where we excel nationally. We have offices across the North, and although our roots are firmly based in Lancashire, we do have a national client base. Our clients tell us that we stand out from other firms. We are real people who are passionate about getting the best results. Working together and listening to our clients, we provide genuine and practical advice.
We are looking for someone who displays our values specifically, someone who is authentic, exceptional and plays their part in a united team.

• Handling a varied case load of Commercial Client matters primarily consisting of all aspects of distribution and agency agreements, general terms and conditions for goods and services and competition law matters, preparation of complex transactions, franchise agreements, professional agreements, data protection and IP issues;
• Provision of written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters;
• Communications with client, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files;
• Contributing to business development including, presentations and training events, articles/newsletters, Chambers & Legal 500 submissions, etc.
• Provision and supervision of value-added services e.g. client helpline calls/emails, legal surgeries, briefing notes etc.
• Supporting the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
• Management, supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring of (and delegation of work to) Solicitors and Paralegals to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals;
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, Court & Tribunal deadlines;
• Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Partners management / supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner;
• Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing;
• Inter-departmental support and collaboration on joint files, projects, and events;
• Contributing to the development of the departmental business plan;
• Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the firm’s profile, to drive business growth