UK Employer of the Year 2024: Silver (250) - Investors in People Awards The Role Forbes Solicitors are looking for a Solicitor/Associate to join our Corporate team based at our Manchester 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 fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Corporate Solicitor looking for a new challenge to join our award-winning Corporate team, to progress their career and bring their 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 Corporate matters consisting of, but not limited to, mergers and acquisitions, demergers, company buybacks, shareholders agreements. Communications with client, opponents and third parties to progress files; Supporting the Head of Department and other Advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives; 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 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; Contributing to business development including training events, articles/newsletters, Chambers & Legal 500 submissions, etc The Person We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in: be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 2-3 years PQE; previous experience and knowledge within the legal Corporate sector is essential; have an interest in long term development/progression in the Corporate department; good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct; proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets; aligns with the firm s values; have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills; have the ability to work as part of a team; have strong commercial awareness; have proven competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience); have good communication skills, both written and verbal; 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. The Benefits We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including: 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs) Celebration leave Ongoing professional development Progression opportunities Company pension Profit share scheme Long service awards Subsidised tuck shops Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services) BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents) Retailer 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. We kindly remind all recruitment agencies to respect our policy which prohibits the acceptance of speculative CVs, and not submit candidates for a role that we advertise, unless explicitly instructed to do so. Any candidates that are submitted on a speculative basis will not be considered an introduction. Our dedication to this process is part of our commitment to equal opportunities for all applicants.