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TLT LLP

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 2+ years in litigation, strong project management skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects. Be a motivated team player and mentor for juniors.
  • You will support inquiries, manage complex legal projects, provide advice on public law and national security, oversee document reviews, guide witnesses, and supervise team members to ensure efficient delivery.

Requirements

  • You must be a Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered)
  • At least 2 years of litigation experience.
  • Strong litigation skills and project management skills with experience of managing large scale disclosure exercises and/or working on large scale projects in commercial litigation
  • A creative approach to problem solving with an ability to manage critical issues quickly and effectively
  • A proven and demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Keen, motivated team player with the ability to self-start and engage with a varied cross section of fee earners across the business
  • Ability to contribute to our collaborative culture, with an ambition to assist in the development of junior team members

Responsibilities

  • Acting as a supporting Solicitor to statutory and non-statutory inquiries
  • Undertaking internal investigations and independent reviews
  • Providing legal advice to the Inquiry Team and contribute to senior relationship management with recognised legal representatives, core participants, witnesses and document providers
  • Handling or leading complex, multi-disciplinary, professional, multi-strand legal or investigative environments
  • Handling or leading complex, large-scale projects, including involvement in delivery of large-scale disclosure/e-disclosure/document production/information management exercises
  • Dealing with Public law challenges, advising on merits of defending judicial review claims and grounds for issuing JR challenges
  • Advising on litigation related to national security matters
  • Planning, defining and implementing strategies to support delivery against client need
  • Leading and project managing document-heavy review processes to identify key relevant materials
  • Establishing defined programmes of work and monitoring delivery
  • Giving clear and detailed instructions to witnesses to ensure delivery of high-quality evidence
  • Supporting witnesses in advance of giving oral evidence
  • Supervising the work delegated to other team members, adopting a supportive and collegiate approach to the development of others
  • Working flexibly across workstreams and delegating tasks to other team members, driving efficiency and maximising available resource

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Contract Lawyer position?

The contract is for 3-6 months, with the potential for extensions.

What is the payment structure for this contract role?

The role is on a day rate basis and you will be working via an Umbrella Company.

What qualifications are required for this position?

You must be a Qualified Solicitor, registered with the SRA or Law Society.

How much litigation experience is necessary for this role?

At least 2 years of litigation experience is required.

Is prior experience in public inquiries necessary?

While specific experience in public inquiries is not stated as a requirement, experience in handling complex, large-scale projects and related litigation is essential.

What types of legal challenges will the lawyer be advised on?

The lawyer will deal with public law challenges, including advising on the merits of defending judicial review claims and grounds for issuing judicial review challenges.

What is the required residency status for applicants?

Applicants must have resided in the UK for 5 years or longer due to the nature of the inquiries involved.

What key skills are important for this role?

Strong litigation and project management skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently are crucial.

Is team collaboration emphasized in this position?

Yes, a keen, motivated team player approach that contributes to a collaborative culture and assists in the development of junior team members is important.

What support do team members provide during inquiries?

The team provides legal advice, project management, budget advice, administrative support, and assistance to key witnesses throughout the inquiry process.

TLT LLP

For what comes next. UK Law Firm of the Year 2022

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re your business advisers as well as your lawyers, working in step with you to protect your interests today and progress your ambitions for tomorrow. With local, national and international reach, we draw on our diverse expertise to find solutions and look forward to create new opportunities. In an unpredictable world, your business adapts and evolves to succeed, and so do we. Bringing together our expertise with efficient processes and integrated technology, we’ll anticipate change to keep you ahead of your challenges. Our approach is for the long term, in our relationships and in the sustainability of our actions, and we’ll work with you to put people and planet at the forefront. Your success is our responsibility. No half measures, part of your team and with you every step of the way. Winners of UK Law Firm of the Year, British Legal Awards 2022.