We are looking to speak with Contract Lawyers interested in joining our Risk & Compliance team for a 3 - 6 month contract. This opportunity is offered on a remote basis and will be paid on a day‑rate via an Umbrella company.
Your Role
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting the management of partnership office matters, including lateral partner onboarding and retirements, partnership documentation, and related governance matters, and liaising closely with HR throughout these processes
- Reviewing and advising on client engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, framework agreements and panel terms, and other commercial documentation.
- Assisting with the review of supplier agreements
- Conducting periodic reviews of firm policies and procedures, recommending and implementing updates as appropriate
- Providing support on strategic and operational matters
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders on risk-related matters
- Advising on matters relating to the SRA Standards and Regulations, Principles, Codes of Conduct, and the requirements of the Law Society of Scotland, the Law Society of Northern Ireland and the Law Society of Ireland, and engaging with the relevant regulators as required
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and team members across the firm's office locations
Your Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Qualification as a Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE, or equivalent professional experience, together with demonstrable experience in risk management, and the management of contractual arrangements, within a law firm environment
- Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, combined with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities within demanding timeframes
Your Team
TLT is known for the way we set new expectations and push the boundaries, but this can never compromise our firm, reputation or clients. The Risk team are there to make sure we are compliant with all our obligations in areas such as Data Protection, SRA and FCA regulation as well as protecting our clients and people. The Risk team includes both experienced lawyers and technical specialists who address an extensive range of regulatory and ethical requirements, thinking both commercially and practically to make sure we remain compliant and true to our values.
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 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.
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.
TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com
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