Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor 1-4 years - London

TLT Information:
Key Facts
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 internationally

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"

TLT Overview
We have strong ambitions and value entrepreneurial ideas. With an impressive and expanding national and international client list we work closely with our clients to drive business forward.
The firm has five practice areas: Real Estate, Commercial Services, Employment, Banking and Lenders Services and Private Business. Within each group we have both diverse and specialist expertise.
The professional support teams include Business Systems, Business Development, Human Resources, Facilities, Risk and Best Practice each of which provides comprehensive services to the practice areas.
Within the practice areas there is focus on particular sectors such as financial services, the built environment, retail, leisure, technology and media.
Our aim is to work in partnership with our clients and provide a quality service that adds value and provides solutions.
Clients range from banks, building societies, PLC's and ‘blue chip’ organisations, accountancies, other professional practices, SME’s, public bodies and private individuals. We provide services to both national and international clients.
We have links with other law firms throughout Europe and beyond and work with them to provide high quality and good value legal services in other countries.
As part of TLT you will face challenges and get the opportunity to be creative and make a difference.
We encourage you to develop your career and realise your aspirations with the support of friendly and enthusiastic teams.
TLT has recently been through a re-branding exercise, our clients and our employees would describe us as: energetic, entrepreneurial & driven.

The Commercial Dispute Resolution Team
The Team
Our lawyers are used to acting as commercial advisers to our clients.
Our reputation has been built on an eagerness to understand our clients’ businesses and our ability to adopt an innovative and flexible approach. The team provide specialist yet pragmatic advice on all aspects of commercial law.
The Commercial Dispute Resolution Team comprises of 2 Partners and 9 Assistants, Trainees and Paralegals spanning London and Bristol. The Team handles a broad mix of commercial disputes. In London the emphasis is on larger high value cases and brand protection.
The firm is committed to the development and growth of the Commercial Dispute Resolution Team by the appointment of a specialist commercial litigation solicitor.

The successful candidate will be working closely with colleagues in London and Bristol, within the Commercial Dispute Resolution team, as well as with other members of the firm who service commercial clients.

The Role:
Within the existing Commercial Dispute Resolution team to service the litigation requirements of the firm’s clients.
To contribute to the firm’s expertise in the field of commercial dispute resolution.
To contribute to the growth and reputation of the firm’s commercial dispute resolution practice.
Dealing with commercial disputes at all levels, including litigation, arbitration and mediation.
Developing a sound understanding of the principles and issues in commercial dispute resolution matters.
Handling a range of international brand protection issues.
Attending and instigating business development events.
Contributing to best practice and precedent development
Taking responsibility for all aspects of personal financial management

The Ideal Candidate:
A strong academic background.
Good commercial awareness.
A commitment to developing the Commercial Dispute Resolution team and the firm’s wider practice.
The candidate will have a litigation background with a reputable firm and will need to demonstrate a good knowledge of litigation principles together with a genuine interest in commercial dispute resolution.

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For a confidential discussion or to apply for this position, please contact:

Emma Webster
HR Recruitment Manager
TLT Solicitors
One Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6TP

Tel: 0117 917 7606
Fax: 0117 917 7649

TLT Solicitors is the trading name of TLT LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales number OC308658. TLT LLP is regulated by the Law Society.

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