This is a temporary position with an anticipated duration of approximately 12 months, though there is some flexibility in this period. The Employee Relations (ER), Policy & Employment Law Team at Linklaters provides strategic and pragmatic guidance on a wide range of HR and contractual issues.

The team operates in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, consisting of two employment lawyers, an ER manager, and a senior ER advisor.

Your primary responsibility will be to support the employment lawyers and the wider team in delivering exceptional service to our internal stakeholders within the business. You are expected to be present in the office at least two days per week, ideally on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should possess strong IT skills, particularly in using Excel and Word, alongside proficiency in various platforms and supporting technologies.

Success in this role requires a proactive approach, excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, as well as keen attention to detail.

Prior experience as a paralegal, whether in-house or in private practice, is essential. A strong interest in employment law or proven experience in an employment law setting is highly desirable.

Educational Requirements

Candidates should have successfully completed either the Legal Practice Course (LPC), SQE 1, or be a qualified lawyer from the UK or abroad.

Responsibilities

Service Delivery Management:

• Manage the ER inbox.
• Aid lawyers with daily ER queries.
• Conduct ad-hoc legal research.
• Assist with the production and management of documents (e.g., settlement agreements, contracts, and bundles).
• Manage and update the library of templates and know-how.
• Update contract and policy templates.
• Maintain document management systems, case trackers, and incident logs.
• Support managed leaver processes and scheduling (e.g., setting reminders for re-signing settlement agreements and Employment Tribunal deadlines).
• Help draft training materials and internal legal updates.
• Perform note-taking duties during meetings.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.

Additional Role Expectations:

• Stay informed on legal developments by attending both internal and external seminars/webinars, sharing knowledge gained with the ER team.

• Contribute to internal know-how and documentation.

Relationship Management at Linklaters

We offer an engaging global work experience and opportunities to be involved in strategic projects that drive innovation, shaping the future of our business. Our firm is committed to:

• Upholding corporate social, environmental, and governance responsibilities.
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, allowing employees to express their authentic selves at work.
• Cultivating a speak-up culture where voices are heard, supported by an open-door policy.
• Investing in personalized career paths aligned with individual talents and aspirations.
• Providing agile working solutions to adapt to personal and business needs.
• Building relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and appreciation.
• Supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees, providing safe spaces for discussing emotions and mental health, with access to expert advice.
• Developing future leaders demonstrating emotional intelligence and a commitment to coaching and nurturing others' talents.

Key Relationships

This role plays a crucial support function within the ER team, requiring the development of strong relationships with the broader HR team when necessary.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ([email protected] for legal roles or [email protected] for business team roles).