Legal Secretary, Corporate

• 12 March 2025

This role is for a proactive and highly competent Legal Secretary who can operate successfully in a pressurised and fast-paced environment, to provide client and business focussed secretarial and administrative support to a team of Associates.  The individual will need to be able to adapt to different working styles of Associates. It will include providing high-level and flexible organisational support and working collaboratively with the team of EAs and Legal Secretaries.

Reporting to the Secretarial Team Leader, the individual needs to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the business.  A degree of flexibility around working hours is expected.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Take ownership of, and manage, the workflow from the team and delegate/work with central support departments as appropriate
• Proactively and accurately monitor/oversee inboxes on team’s behalf, during absence, as agreed with (e.g. Associates)
• Proactively and accurately monitor/oversee calendars, set up all meetings and related logistics, and ensure all arrangements are made (rooms booked, and calendars updated with changes)
• Prepare, edit and proofread all work, adhere to house-style with attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Work closely and effectively with Executive Assistants, central teams and in collaboration with other Legal Secretaries, providing support in cases of holidays and absences
• Respond to tasks promptly and manage deadlines, to ensure expectations are managed
• Be an effective and professional point of contact, to include managing telephone calls, taking accurate messages and being an ambassador both internally and externally for team
• Manage/co-ordinate billing and compliance processes on behalf of team, to include generating bills, working closely with, and supporting, Client Administrators where necessary to ensure billing/CMI processes are followed correctly in accordance with requirements
• Ensure expense claims are submitted in a timely manner
• Use initiative and actively identify and resolve issues when they arise
• Demonstrate confidentiality, diplomacy and a thorough understanding of the group and clients who you support

The salary on offer for the role is competitive. There will be a salary review in June 2026, plus a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a firm that is well known for its strong and collaborative culture. In addition, Forsters has in place a highly regarded Agile Framework that supports all staff to achieve their best. As a firm, we live our values and would encourage all applicants to read up on them. 

A detailed job description can be found here.

Lead Full Stack Microsoft Developer

• 12 March 2025

Lead Full Stack Microsoft Developer proficient in front-end and back-end development using Microsoft technologies.  A proven team leader with experience managing and mentoring both local and offshore development teams. Expertise in building solutions using the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), Azure Functions, .NET Core, PowerShell scripting for automation, and creating modern user interfaces with Fluent UI. Focuses on developing robust and scalable applications while fostering a collaborative team environment and working effectively with project management, business analysis, and QA teams.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Power Platform Development: Design, develop, and deploy custom applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, integrating with various data sources and systems.
• Azure Functions Integration: Create and manage serverless Azure Functions to implement custom business logic, data processing, and API endpoints.
• Front-End Development: Build responsive and accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, incorporating the Fluent UI design system for a consistent and polished user experience. Ensure seamless interaction with Power Platform components and .NET Core applications.
• .NET Core Development: Develop and maintain robust APIs and back-end services using C# and .NET Core, adhering to best practices for performance, security, and scalability.
• Back-End Development: Develop robust APIs using C#/.NET Core on Azure App Service to handle data manipulation, authentication, and authorisation, integrating with Power Platform and other systems.
• Data Management: Model and manage data within Azure SQL Server, utilising data connectors to integrate with external systems and .NET Core applications.
• System Integration: Connect Power Platform applications and .NET Core services with other Microsoft services (like SharePoint, Teams) and external APIs.
• PowerShell Scripting: Develop PowerShell scripts for automating tasks related to Power Platform deployments, Azure resource management, .NET Core application deployments, and general system administration. This includes scripting for CI/CD pipelines, environment set-up, and routine maintenance.
• Application Packaging and Deployment: Package and deploy .NET Core applications to various environments (Azure App Service, on-premises servers, etc.), using appropriate tools and techniques (e.g., Docker, Azure DevOps pipelines). This includes managing dependencies, configurations, and deployment processes.
• DevOps Practices: Implement continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient application delivery and maintenance, leveraging PowerShell and other DevOps tools.

The salary on offer for the role is competitive. There will be a salary review for the successful candidate in June 2026, plus a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a firm that is well known for its strong and collaborative culture. In addition, Forsters has in place a highly regarded Agile Framework that supports all staff to achieve their best. As a firm, we live our values and would encourage all applicants to read up on them.

A detailed job description can be found here.

IT Quality Assurance Engineer

• 12 March 2025

The IT Quality Assurance Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring all external and internal requirements are met. They achieve this by employing a blend of manual and automated testing on project and development outputs.  Their responsibilities include identifying problems and non-conformities, prioritising them, and approving any necessary rework or corrective action through retesting. This necessitates utilising both manual and automated testing techniques.

They work collaboratively with the Business Analyst and Project Management functions within the MO, as well as the Technical Development, Business Support teams, and testing communities across the business.  Their objective is to provide confidence that the final product functions flawlessly.  Their approval, based on comprehensive testing, is a critical checkpoint within the project lifecycle.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Devise procedures to test, report and manage project quality issues across the lifecycle.
• Work with Senior Management within IT and the Business to agree sign-off thresholds at appropriate stages.
• Create test scripts and plans for assigned projects, utilising a blend of manual and automated testing techniques. This includes experience with automation frameworks like Selenium or Katalon Studio.
• Coordinate, guide and lead testing communities and subject matter experts within the business on test procedures and plans.
• Liaise with the IT development and support teams, as well as relevant suppliers, to clearly identify and replicate issues. Provide timely retest results back.
• Facilitate proactive solutions by collecting and analysing test data, investigating issues to identify root cause.
• Document and communicate test results and statistics to different audience levels on a regular basis.
• Facilitate relevant triage meetings and presentations to report issues and results.
• Work with the Business Analysis function to ensure solutions meet the firm’s needs and requirements.
• Escalate relevant key issues and risks in a timely manner to the Senior Management team.
• Manage any testing tools and testing reporting tools, ensuring they are effectively utilised for efficient test execution and reporting.

The salary on offer for this role is competitive. There will be a salary review for the successful candidate in June 2026, plus a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a firm that is well known for its strong and collaborative culture. In addition, Forsters has in place a highly regarded Agile Framework that supports all staff to achieve their best. As a firm, we live our values and would encourage all applicants to read up on them.

A detailed job description can be found here.