Tech Disputes Lawyer, Contentious Matters

at  Deloitte

REQ #

15064
Job description

CONNECT TO YOUR SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Relevant PQE experience as a technology dispute lawyer;
• Experience of working both at a respected private practice law firm and / or in-house (whether through secondments or otherwise);
• Interested in performing legal reviews to assess the merits and risk of legal positions, and undertaking deep dive analyses of complex contentious matters and distressed projects;
• Able to apply such analysis to contract renegotiation and dispute resolution;
• A curious mind, with a passion for problem-solving and strong communication skills;
• Good analytical skills and demonstrated ability to articulate advice in succinct and understandable manner, and to make recommendations based on analysis;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication and influencing skills;
• Strong team player with good organisation, planning and project management skills;
• Attention to detail and a consistent high level of quality;
• Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on your own initiative within a challenging work environment; and
• Strong numerical skills.

• Pro-actively help manage a demanding case load of contentious matters (independently where appropriate, but also with others in the team), with a focus on matters arising from our Consulting service line.
• Support the commercial re-negotiation of complex technology projects.
• Work with (and coordinate) a variety of our internal stakeholders (including, amongst others, engagement teams, our partners and staff within the Consulting service line risk teams, others within the Deloitte legal and risk community (including senior leadership), and colleagues in our media and comms team)
• Liaise confidently and independently with our external stakeholders (including in particular our clients, subcontractors, lawyers acting for third parties, as well as external legal counsel and experts)
• Contribute positively to the team’s successes, and high profile, by having a personal impact that matters in all elements of the role (including by owning and developing legal and risk projects)
• Take an active role in the management, support and training of more junior members within the team (and within the legal and risk community generally); and
• Work effectively in a diverse environment within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution