Solicitor (Commercial Litigation)

Job Description

Solicitor- Commercial Litigation Team

Location: Gordon House Office

Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week

The Role

Forbes Solicitors are seeking a Solicitor to join our Commercial Litigation team. This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while handling a varied case load of Commercial Litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling a varied case load of Commercial Litigation matters consisting of Contract claims and disputes, Shareholder actions, disputes with company directors, Partnership disputes, Breach of warranty, Professional negligence, Commercial supply contracts disputes, Media and PR disputes, non-disclosure and restrictive covenant breaches, working with public sector clients.
• Providing clear written and verbal legal advice, and managing communications with clients, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files.
• Scoping and onboarding new enquiries, contributing to business planning, and collaborating across departments on joint files, projects and events.
• Supporting the wider team by assisting colleagues on cases, contributing to departmental objectives, and collaborating across departments on joint matters and projects.
• 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 Solicitor, with NQ-2 years PQE.
• Demonstrates interest and proven experience in Commercial Litigation, including working within litigation teams, managing litigation processes, and advising on a range of litigation matters.
• Previous experience of dealing with commercial litigation matters and cases.
• Demonstrates good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct.
• 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.
• Knowledge of and interest in AI and IT processes applicable to commercial litigation work.
  
  

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more before applying, please read the full job specification on our website.

The Firm

Forbes Solicitors is a Legal 500 Top Tier and Chambers Leading Firm with offices across the North. We are proud Investors in People UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250 ), committed to collaboration, growth, and delivering practical, results-driven legal services.

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.