Contract Lawyer

We are currently seeking experienced professionals at Senior Associate level to join our dynamic Public Inquiries, Inquests and Public Law (PIIPL) team on a 6 month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile public law matters, working alongside a collaborative and expert team committed to delivering excellence. The role will involve engaging with complex legal issues, supporting public inquiry processes, and advising on inquest and public law matters that make a real difference. We are ideally looking for candidates with no more than 2 week notice period as this role is to start immediately.,

• As a key addition to our growing team, you will have a fee-earning role, which is likely to include the following:
• 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, The Public Inquires Inquests and Public Law Team at TLT has a wide breadth of experience on all aspects of inquiry work. We represent central government, non-departmental public bodies, local government, high-profile individuals, blue light services and the private sector.
The team provide a full legal service. This includes advising individual key witnesses representing public bodies, private individuals and acting on behalf of inquiries themselves. This breadth of experience and knowledge allows the team to deal with all aspects of public inquiries and provides a unique perspective. On top of our legal advice, we are able to provide support to an inquiry secretariat. We can provide project management, budget advice and administrative support.

We're looking for individuals who bring sound legal judgement, excellent drafting skills, and a proactive approach to managing sensitive and high-stakes work. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about public law, we'd love to hear from you.,
• You must be a Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered)
• At least 2-3 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
  
  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.