Contract Lawyer - Document Review (eDiscovery and QC)

TLT LLP is seeking to engage Contract Lawyers (eDiscovery) working at NQ/ Associate level to support the delivery of large-scale, high-risk disclosure work.

You will work under the direction of the matter lead and senior lawyers, playing a key role in supporting the efficient and consistent delivery of disclosure exercises in line with court and regulatory expectations. A key focus of the role will be undertaking and supporting quality control (QC) activities to ensure accuracy, consistency and defensibility across review workflows.

The assignment is expected to last 3-6 months and will be engaged on a highly competitive daily rate, commensurate with experience, via Umbrella Company. The role will be hybrid, with occasional office attendance required in Bristol, depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the translation of disclosure obligations, relevance criteria and proportionality considerations into practical, clearly defined review approaches
• Assisting with the set-up and day-to-day running of review workflows, including first level review (1LR), second level review (2LR), quality control (QC) processes and escalation routes
• Undertaking 1LR and 2LR document review, applying knowledge of relevance, privilege and confidentiality, and escalating complex issues where required
• Carrying out quality control (QC) reviews of document sets to ensure consistency, accuracy and adherence to agreed protocols
• Assisting with the identification of trends, errors or inconsistencies within review outputs and flagging these to senior team members
• Supporting the running of searches and workflows within eDiscovery platforms (including Relativity), in collaboration with internal teams and external providers
• Monitoring review progress, volumes and quality metrics, highlighting risks or delays to senior team members
• Acting as a point of contact for review teams, helping to resolve queries and ensure consistency in approach
• Supporting engagement with eDiscovery suppliers and technology providers, including assisting with quality checks on outputs
• Assisting with changes in scope, including new search terms, custodians or issues, under supervision
• Supporting production readiness activities, including QC checks and validation of disclosure sets
• Producing clear, structured updates and reports on review progress and key issues
• Identifying potential hot documents or themes and escalating these to senior team members
• Maintaining accurate and auditable records of review decisions and workflow activity

Required Experience and Skills

• Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent jurisdiction), typically 0-3 years' PQE
• Previous experience in an eDiscovery, litigation or document review environment
• Demonstrable experience undertaking quality control (QC) review on document review or disclosure projects
• Good understanding of disclosure processes and document review workflows, including relevance and privilege concepts
• Hands on experience using eDiscovery platforms, particularly Relativity (or similar)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and a methodical, quality focused approach
• Confidence working within structured processes and escalating issues appropriately
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours where required to meet project deadlines