Tees Law are a Top 200 UK law firm, with 400 staff across our 6 offices. We provide expert legal services, and independent financial advice. We work for individuals and businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools and multi-academy trusts, national corporations, and institutions. We were founded in 1913 and have grown from a traditional family firm with strong roots. Tees’ vision is to be the firm of choice for exceptional service. We pride ourselves in being easy to talk to - we talk openly, honestly, and with empathy. No matter how complex a situation, we provide straightforward, long-term solutions for a better future. Drawing on our years of experience, we anticipate our clients’ needs and share our insights. At Tees we want to create a better future for our clients, for you and for your family. |
Our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team specialises in providing bespoke solutions for clients in all forms of litigation, arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Our expert team of legal advisors and support staff across the department are known for their ability to handle complex matters involving multiple issues. The team works on all types of disputes and for a range of clients,including working with large corporate clients, smaller businesses, entrepreneurs, schools, and individuals. The range of work is diverse includingcontractual disputes, director and shareholder disputes, professional and other forms of negligence, insolvency, education law, regulatory and corporate defence, construction, contentious property issues for landowners, landlords or tenants and contentious trust and probate. Our department is experienced in handling high-value as well as high-volume cases. |
- Provide a quality, tailored and supportive legal service to a range of clients.
- Assist current clients with their specific needs in Dispute Resolution & Litigation.
- Assist Senior Lawyers with their caseload and develop own portfolio of clients.
Main Responsibilities
Working specifically in the area of Insolvency, you will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of client matters.
Providing clients with high quality, proactive legal advice, which meets client needs.
Achieving the firm’s fee targets and assisting and enabling others in the team to do so.
Displaying excellent file management skills to meet the needs of the business.
Delivering legal services in a manner which is cost-efficient for both the client and the firm.
Maximising the use of technology to enhance performance.
Enhancing the firm’s reputation and position within the community by developing a professional reputation, participating in professional and community activities to support the firm.
Identifying opportunities for cross referrals and other services whilst going the extra mile to provide excellent client service.
Contributing to the firm’s general marketing initiatives by participating in firm’s marketing events including networking, seminars and writing marketing material.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation Services
Specifically in the area of Dispute Resolution & Litigation, advice and support might include:
- Acting for a mix of Claimants and Defendants, from obtaining initial instructions through to achieving a resolution to the dispute.
- Experience of insolvency litigation, preferably in acting for both Insolvency Practitioners and Directors.
- Maintaining own caseload, obtaining appropriate guidance from Senior Lawyers when required.
- Maintaining regular billing of client files where appropriate.
- Advising clients on the funding options available to them.
- Advising clients on procedure and alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Identifying and liaising with appropriate experts and Counsel.
- Undertaking advocacy, when cost effective, at all interlocutory stages.
- Specialising in particular areas of law, or processes, as required by the Department.
- Supporting the senior members of the team in their caseloads, including running their cases during periods of absence.
- Regularly attending networking events and assisting in building up the profile of the firm and in particular, the Department.
- Keeping up to date with developments in Dispute Resolution & Litigation law and other areas of law relevant to the case law being run.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties from time to time allocated to the role.
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Reward and Recognition:
- An attractive salary
- Discretionary payments
- Birthday holiday
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with entitlement increasing with length of service
- Compassionate leave
- Employee assistance programme through Health Assured (including Counselling sessions, 24/7 access to trained Counsellors, Health Assessments, 4-week wellness programs, and more)
- Contributory pension
- Discounted legal services
- Discounted financial advice services
- Life assurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Interest free season ticket and travel loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care
- Access to a discount platform that includes special rate cinema tickets, shopping discounts and free treats from Cafe Nero and Greggs
- Discounted gym membership
- Social events throughout the year
- Payment for professional memberships and development opportunities
- A day’s leave per year to undertake Volunteer Day
- The opportunity to become involved with firm initiatives such as the Tees Better Future Fund and the ESG project.
If you are ambitious, driven, and want to work with a firm focused on helping give our clients a better future, then you are aligned in our aim to achieve that and empower you to be your absolute best. You will have a blended working schedule, giving you the freedom to arrange your days to benefit your commitments - in and out of the office. We understand that both the big and small details are important and believe that rewarding staff for their contributions and investing in their future is vital to the growth of our firm.
At Tees, diversity and inclusion are the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We recognise that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding.
By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we believe that we create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and enhanced decision-making, enabling us to better serve our customers and make a positive impact. |
