Senior Associate (Solicitor), Employment, Public Sector

at  Forbes Solicitors

THE FIRM

At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.
We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.
We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm.

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Employment (Public Sector) team at our Walton Summit, Preston Office. This role is full time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of hybrid working.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to progress their career and bring their experience and knowledge in to a collaborative and professional team. While the role demands the fast pace, customer focus, and high standards of a law firm, it also ensures a sustainable work-life balance, reflecting the regional area it serves.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:

• Managing a varied case load of employment matters primarily consisting of Education, Housing and Local Authority matters
• Attending/Representing at Tribunal hearings for a wide variety of hearings, including:-
• Unfair dismissal
• Discrimination