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Contract Lawyer - Public Inquiries

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TLT LLP

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years of litigation experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and junior team members effectively.
  • You will support inquiries, manage complex legal projects, provide advice on public law and national security, oversee document reviews, and guide witnesses while mentoring team members.

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 an extension.

Where will the Contract Lawyer be required to work?

The role requires the individual to be in the office full-time, either at TLT's London offices or at the client site in central London.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates must have at least 2 years of litigation experience and should be a Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered).

Is there a preference for geographical residency in this role?

Yes, due to the nature of the inquiries, candidates must have resided in the UK for 5 years or longer.

How will the Contract Lawyer be compensated?

The position will be paid on a day rate basis via an Umbrella company.

What kind of projects will the Contract Lawyer be involved in?

The role may include handling or leading complex multi-disciplinary inquiries, large-scale disclosure exercises, and providing legal advice on public law challenges and national security matters.

Is teamwork emphasized in this role?

Yes, a keen, motivated team player approach is important, and the role involves supporting and developing junior team members.

What kinds of clients does the Public Inquiries team at TLT represent?

The team represents central government, non-departmental public bodies, local government, high-profile individuals, blue light services, and the private sector.

Does TLT have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of various characteristics protected by law.

What defining qualities do we look for in candidates?

We look for candidates with strong litigation and project management skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

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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.

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