NQ Solicitor- Housing and Regeneration (Property)
Forbes Solicitors, Gordon, AL, United States
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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