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Job Introduction
We are seeking a Contract Lawyer with litigation experience. This is an exciting opportunity to support our market-leading Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) team in Bristol. Our FSDI team is one of the UK's largest teams in the field of financial services litigation, comprising over 150 people across our offices in Bristol, Manchester, London, Belfast and Glasgow. We are rated by Chambers as being in the top tier of firms outside of London advising in this area.
This is a 3-6 month contract offered on a day rate basis, inside IR35. The likelihood of contract extension on this role is high and many of our contractors go on to secure more permanent contracts if they desire to do so. This role is based in London but can be conducted remotely.
Your Role
As an Contract Lawyer you will be part of a supportive team. As we are the go-to law firm within the financial services sector, you will be working with several UK and international clients, such as Natwest Group, Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide Building Society, in addition to a number of others.
This is a diverse role, offering real variety; each case is unique, and two days are rarely alike.
You will have the opportunity to be involved with:
- Running a varied contentious caseload for our key financial services clients
- Undertaking supervision of others
- Providing strategic and commercial legal advice upon a range of disputes and claims, working alongside more senior members of the team
- Participating in business development activities with clients and potential clients, nurturing existing relationships and building on new ones
- Assisting with production of legal updates and know-how development
Your Skills and Experience
We are looking for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. You will have experience of running your own caseload of litigation matters (subject to supervision), with a thorough understanding of the CPR and the litigation process.
Ideally you will be experienced in acting in the financial services sector on contentious matters, however, we are also keen to receive applications from those with a background in insurance litigation, property litigation or commercial litigation.
You will be/have:
- A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered), or Chartered Legal Executive, ideally 2-6PQE, however we will consider applications from those outside of this bracket
- A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
- Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development and an appetite for keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in your practice area and sector focus
- Able to understand your client’s business needs and act in the best interest of the firm and the client
- An ambitious and enthusiastic team player, able to support senior fee earners and contribute to our collaborative culture.
The Team
TLT has one of the largest dedicated Financial Services Disputes practices in the UK, with partner led teams in all jurisdictions. We act for a range of financial institutions including large UK banks, international banks, challenger banks and fintechs, giving commercial and practical advice to resolve disputes.
We advise across the whole spectrum of contentious issues associated with commercial, business and consumer finance, including dispute resolution, pre-litigation management and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
About TLT
Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.
We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,200 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. In 2021 we were named The Lawyer’s Law Firm of the Year, recognising our incredible success story.
Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.
