We are recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Financial Services Investigations and Contentious Regulatory team in Manchester.
Our team is one of the UK's fastest growing teams in the field of financial services investigations and contentious regulatory. We are rated by Chambers as being in the top tier of firms outside of London advising in this area. The range and quality of the work we do is exceptional.
We advise on a variety of contentious matters including internal and enforcement investigations, section166 and thematic reviews, PBRs, remediation programmes and audits. We advise on a variety of issues including governance, systems and controls, non-financial misconduct, culture, operational resilience, cyber security incidents, AML and ABC, mis-selling, financial promotions, the treatment of customers, accountability and regulatory reporting.
We have a strong and diverse client base which includes the UK's major clearing banks, building societies, private and wealth banks, digital banks, international banks, payment service providers and fixed charge receivers.
Your Role
As a Paralegal you will be responsible for the following:
- Supporting a large cross-discipline group across the UK.
- Working on a varied case load - primarily focussed on FS investigations and contentious regulatory work but will also support broader litigation as necessary.
- Assist Partners, Managing Associates, Senior Associates and Associates on complex matters.
- Investigating and analysing complex legal and regulatory issues and preparing draft advice and reports.
- Reviewing discovery documents.
- Managing key dates.
- Assisting with recording, reporting on and analysing Management Information.
- Assisting with billing.
Your Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
- Accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility.
- Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint, interwoven would be beneficial.
- Desirable, but not essential, are proficient Excel skills (with basic and vlookup formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts & managing large spreadsheets) and the ability to export data to other spreadsheets and charts efficiently, whilst also being able to put together easy-to-read analysis.
- Experience in FS investigations/ contentious regulatory or FS litigation (desirable, not essential).
- Ambitious and enthusiastic team player, able to support senior fee earners and contribute to our collaborative culture.
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.
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. Over the last few years TLT’s successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards.
Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success.
In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT.
Our Benefits
We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.
At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.
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
