Here at Farleys Solicitors we've been practising legal common sense for over 60 years. Our roots are firmly based in Lancashire, having started our journey in Blackburn in 1958. We now have six offices across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, 180+ employees, and offer a full range of legal services for individuals and businesses. Our reputation and growth are based on how our legal services are delivered, combining our legal expertise with a down-to-earth approach and a focus on getting the job done for our clients. The Role This is a unique, entry-level opportunity for a recent Law Graduate to join one of the top firms in Lancashire. The chosen candidate will gain exposure to both junior and senior lawyers across the business, learning their working practices, dealing with clients and getting to grips with how a law firm operates. The main duties of the role include: Assisting with the provision of ID documentation from the prospective client and uploading such ID on to the case management system according to the company policy and procedures Carrying out the appropriate compliance and due diligence checks for the legal service being instructed according to the company compliance policies Ensuring that all information required for the case management system is fully and correctly entered Updating the case management system when new information is received after the initial matter opening has been completed Liaising with key relevant department staff where necessary Supporting the New Business and Client Data Management Teams with the development and implementation of new file opening processes and procedures Liaising with other third parties with regards to the details of transactions or matters as appropriate Who we are looking for We are looking for an efficient and well-organised Law Graduate, who takes a proactive approach to their work. You will ideally be confident and able to communicate effectively with both other staff and clients, either face to face or on the telephone. Strong IT skills and a proficiency in working with a variety of IT packages and systems is preferred. There are fantastic long-term prospects to develop your career at Farleys and we are confident we can offer you a supportive environment to flourish in. This role is a great opportunity to play a key part in the continued success of our team. What we can offer you in return: A competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra day to take on your birthday The opportunity to buy additional annual leave Healthcare cash plan Income protection Life cover Plus the opportunity to personalise your benefits via our portal to suit your lifestyle Find out more about why our people choose to work for us here: Working at Farleys If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for the role please submit a CV and covering letter via the 'Apply Now' button below, telling us more about you, your experience and what you can bring to the role. Please note: Farleys Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunities employer and we will recruit for this role solely based on merit, regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability or religion. While we make every effort to respond to all applications, if you haven't heard from us in 30 days please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Here at Farleys Solicitors we've been practising legal common sense for over 60 years. Our roots are firmly based in Lancashire, having started our journey in Blackburn in 1958. We now have six offices across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, 180+ employees, and offer a full range of legal services for individuals and businesses. Our reputation and growth are based on how our legal services are delivered, combining our legal expertise with a down-to-earth approach and a focus on getting the job done for our clients. The Role This is a unique, entry-level opportunity for a recent Law Graduate to join one of the top firms in Lancashire. The chosen candidate will gain exposure to both junior and senior lawyers across the business, learning their working practices, dealing with clients and getting to grips with how a law firm operates. The main duties of the role include: Assisting with the provision of ID documentation from the prospective client and uploading such ID on to the case management system according to the company policy and procedures Carrying out the appropriate compliance and due diligence checks for the legal service being instructed according to the company compliance policies Ensuring that all information required for the case management system is fully and correctly entered Updating the case management system when new information is received after the initial matter opening has been completed Liaising with key relevant department staff where necessary Supporting the New Business and Client Data Management Teams with the development and implementation of new file opening processes and procedures Liaising with other third parties with regards to the details of transactions or matters as appropriate Who we are looking for We are looking for an efficient and well-organised Law Graduate, who takes a proactive approach to their work. You will ideally be confident and able to communicate effectively with both other staff and clients, either face to face or on the telephone. Strong IT skills and a proficiency in working with a variety of IT packages and systems is preferred. There are fantastic long-term prospects to develop your career at Farleys and we are confident we can offer you a supportive environment to flourish in. This role is a great opportunity to play a key part in the continued success of our team. What we can offer you in return: A competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra day to take on your birthday The opportunity to buy additional annual leave Healthcare cash plan Income protection Life cover Plus the opportunity to personalise your benefits via our portal to suit your lifestyle Find out more about why our people choose to work for us here: Working at Farleys If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for the role please submit a CV and covering letter via the 'Apply Now' button below, telling us more about you, your experience and what you can bring to the role. Please note: Farleys Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunities employer and we will recruit for this role solely based on merit, regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability or religion. While we make every effort to respond to all applications, if you haven't heard from us in 30 days please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Here at Farleys Solicitors we've been practising legal common sense for over 60 years. Our roots are firmly based in Lancashire, having started our journey in Blackburn in 1958. We now have seven offices across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, 150+ employees and offer a full range of legal services for individuals and businesses. Our reputation and growth are based on how our legal services are delivered, combining our legal expertise with a down to earth approach and a focus on getting the job done for our clients. What sets us apart as a firm is our people. A grown-up culture of hard-working colleagues, but with a flexible approach to delivering a quality service to our clients within a genuinely well-adjusted work/life balance environment. It's a genuinely exciting time to join the firm, our recent acquisition by the Lawfront group means that there is investment and growth. It's a time of really positive change and we have ambitious plans. As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking a motivated and talented HR Advisor to join our team and help in our next phase of development. Based from our brand new Altham office near Accrington, they'll also be some requirement to visit our other offices to support the expanding People & Culture provision and you'll need to have your own transport (although obviously expenses will be covered). You'll be someone who can run with and own projects, be able to influence and happy to offer your advice where needed, but also someone who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty, we're looking to make some bold changes so there's an opportunity to really help shape the department. You'll provide a comprehensive HR service to the firm covering all aspects of employee life cycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HR compliance and HR administration. Ideally, you'll have around 3 years generalist experience and have gained knowledge of relevant employment legislation, principals and procedures. You'll have an ability to solve problems and make choices by applying evidence to specific situations with a people centred approach, providing a high-quality service to all our colleagues. Your experience will mean that you'll be comfortable in advising stakeholder on the appropriate handling and successful resolution of disciplinary, grievance and dismissal hearings and appeals and other ER matters e.g. absence, flexible working applications. So, if this sounds like you and you're excited by what can be achieved in an environment where continuous improvement and ongoing development are really valued, then please get in touch. Click apply below and we'll be in touch.
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
Here at Farleys Solicitors we've been practising legal common sense for over 60 years. Our roots are firmly based in Lancashire, having started our journey in Blackburn in 1958. We now have seven offices across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, 150+ employees and offer a full range of legal services for individuals and businesses. Our reputation and growth are based on how our legal services are delivered, combining our legal expertise with a down to earth approach and a focus on getting the job done for our clients. What sets us apart as a firm is our people. A grown-up culture of hard-working colleagues, but with a flexible approach to delivering a quality service to our clients within a genuinely well-adjusted work/life balance environment. It's a genuinely exciting time to join the firm, our recent acquisition by the Lawfront group means that there is investment and growth. It's a time of really positive change and we have ambitious plans. As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking a motivated and talented HR Advisor to join our team and help in our next phase of development. Based from our brand new Altham office near Accrington, they'll also be some requirement to visit our other offices to support the expanding People & Culture provision and you'll need to have your own transport (although obviously expenses will be covered). You'll be someone who can run with and own projects, be able to influence and happy to offer your advice where needed, but also someone who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty, we're looking to make some bold changes so there's an opportunity to really help shape the department. You'll provide a comprehensive HR service to the firm covering all aspects of employee life cycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HR compliance and HR administration. Ideally, you'll have around 3 years generalist experience and have gained knowledge of relevant employment legislation, principals and procedures. You'll have an ability to solve problems and make choices by applying evidence to specific situations with a people centred approach, providing a high-quality service to all our colleagues. Your experience will mean that you'll be comfortable in advising stakeholder on the appropriate handling and successful resolution of disciplinary, grievance and dismissal hearings and appeals and other ER matters e.g. absence, flexible working applications. So, if this sounds like you and you're excited by what can be achieved in an environment where continuous improvement and ongoing development are really valued, then please get in touch. Click apply below and we'll be in touch.
The Farleys' Story Here at Farleys Solicitors we've been practising legal common sense for over 60 years. Our roots are firmly based in Lancashire, having started our journey in Blackburn in 1958. We now have seven offices across Lancashire as well as Central and Greater Manchester, 150+ employees and offer a full range of legal services for individuals and businesses. Our reputation and growth are based on how our legal services are delivered, combining our legal expertise with a down to earth approach and a focus on getting the job done for our clients. With the backing and support of the Lawfront Group, we're seeing great opportunities to grow and meet our ambitions - we'd be really interested to let you hear all about them. The Role: We're looking for an experienced Solicitor to join our Commercial Property Team in Manchester. You'll work alongside an experienced team including the Managing Partner, which will give you exposure to a wide variety of work and further develop your career. Ideally you'll be 4+ years' PQE, although what is important is that you are comfortable with clients and competent in your role, so we're flexible for the right person. Your experience should cover: Drafting and negotiating commercial leases. Managing acquisitions and disposals of commercial property. Handling secured lending and property finance transactions. Assisting with the property elements of corporate transactions. Providing practical and tailored legal solutions to assist our clients' commercial objectives. What's most important is that you are someone who wants to work within our firm - a people focused culture, with ambition but one where you'll feel an important part of the team rather than just a number. Ideally a more senior person applying for this role will be comfortable in harnessing their referrer network to help develop business, but this isn't a prerequisite. So if this sounds like something you'd be interested in exploring then please get in touch - just click the apply button below.
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
The Farleys' Story Here at Farleys Solicitors we've been practising legal common sense for over 60 years. Our roots are firmly based in Lancashire, having started our journey in Blackburn in 1958. We now have seven offices across Lancashire as well as Central and Greater Manchester, 150+ employees and offer a full range of legal services for individuals and businesses. Our reputation and growth are based on how our legal services are delivered, combining our legal expertise with a down to earth approach and a focus on getting the job done for our clients. With the backing and support of the Lawfront Group, we're seeing great opportunities to grow and meet our ambitions - we'd be really interested to let you hear all about them. The Role: We're looking for an experienced Solicitor to join our Commercial Property Team in Manchester. You'll work alongside an experienced team including the Managing Partner, which will give you exposure to a wide variety of work and further develop your career. Ideally you'll be 4+ years' PQE, although what is important is that you are comfortable with clients and competent in your role, so we're flexible for the right person. Your experience should cover: Drafting and negotiating commercial leases. Managing acquisitions and disposals of commercial property. Handling secured lending and property finance transactions. Assisting with the property elements of corporate transactions. Providing practical and tailored legal solutions to assist our clients' commercial objectives. What's most important is that you are someone who wants to work within our firm - a people focused culture, with ambition but one where you'll feel an important part of the team rather than just a number. Ideally a more senior person applying for this role will be comfortable in harnessing their referrer network to help develop business, but this isn't a prerequisite. So if this sounds like something you'd be interested in exploring then please get in touch - just click the apply button below.
