Banking & Financial Services Litigation (NQ - 1 year) - London
Managing Partner: David Pester
Location: Bristol, London, Piraeus
Headcount: 75 partners, over 300 lawyers and nearly 700 staff
Turnover: forecast £40 million
TLT was created in 2000, following the merger of Lawrence Tucketts and Trumps. In 2005, TLT acquired niche firm Lawrence Jones and expanded into London
In June 2007 TLT acquired international commercial firm Constant & Constant,
Leading strengths are in Financial Services, Leisure, Retail, Technology and Media and Built Environment
TLT supports the community:
- We provide ‘pro bono’ legal advice to a variety of charities
- TLT staff are encouraged to volunteer other support including physical work and mentoring individuals in the community through our “Giving in Kind” scheme
- A recent environmental audit rated TLT above the 'Best Practice' benchmark for carbon emissions
TLT belongs to European Law Firm (ELF) and International Practice Group (IPG), two international networks that enable us to provide high quality and good value legal services throughout Europe and the world.
Around two thirds of our work comes from outside the Southwest region
Awards:
2004: Legal Business - UK Regional Law Firm of the Year
2004: Managing Partners Forum - Best Management of Working Capital
2005: Sunday Times - 100 Best Companies to Work For
2006: Legal Business Awards - Shortlisted for Management Partner of the Year, (David Pester)
2006: Legal Week Awards - shortlisted for Regional Law Firm of the Year
The Sunday Times writes "In many ways TLT is a dream company… Businesses with the best ideas grow fastest, and TLT has shown a strong track record of growth and development." (March 2005)
Chambers UK, 2007 writes "The firm has carved a niche for itself in the marketplace and has a spring in its step."
Chambers UK rates 25 of TLT's lawyers as "leaders in their field"
2007: Western Daily Press - South West Deals Awards '07 - Corporate Law Firm of the Year.
2007: David Pester has been named Managing Partner of the Year in the prestigious 2007 British Legal Awards held in association with Legal Week magazine.
Responsible to
Head of Banking and Financial Services Litigation team
Main Purpose of the Job
To be a solicitor in the Banking & Financial Services Litigation team, specialising in contentious work for banks and mortgage lenders. It is led by Jonathan Hoey who is recognized as a 'leader in his field' (one of only 15 in the country). In London, the team is led by Charles Spragge, who is assisted by Partner, Andy Lyon. BFSL is recommended by the Legal 500 for Investment Banking Litigation in London and is rated by Chambers in the top tier of Banking Litigation firms outside London. The team is currently 27 people strong, spread over Bristol and London. This position is based in London.
The ideal candidate will be tasked with handling defended and sensitive reputational cases, breach of contract/mandate, fraud, financial disputes, and professional negligence. There will also be more straightforward banking and mortgage litigation cases for the candidate to handle as part of the learning process.
Key Tasks and Duties
running a significant caseload for key FTSE banking and mortgage lender clients (our clients include Barclays, Lloyds TSB GMAC and HBOS)
advising competently upon a range of contentious lending issues with moderate supervision
assessing, and accurately progressing efficiently, matters of variety but that typically emanate from banks and mortgage lenders
assisting more senior solicitors upon larger cases and dealing with document management
actively involved in business development activities with clients and potential clients
actively involved in the production of legal updates every month for external distribution
some management opportunities available in the supervision of junior members of the team as progression develops
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A newly qualified solicitor with at least one seat in banking litigation or commercial litigation experience:
Ideally experienced in acting for banks and mortgage lenders in contentious matters (however the extensiveness of this experience , if low, may not be a complete barrier if the candidate has the right qualities)
Preferably with some experience of Professional Negligence claims.
Should ideally have a working knowledge of land registry practice and procedure due to the lending we deal with being mostly secured upon property
Keen to establish excellent relationships with clients
Keen and enthusiastic to learn and develop.
Willing to go that "extra mile"
Able to operate effectively within a team environment
If you would like additional information about this position then please contact Emma Webster, Recruitment Manager on 0117 917 7606 or email recruitment@TLTSolicitors.com.
For further information about TLT Solicitors please visit our website: www.TLTSolicitors.com
