Who we are?

Linklaters is a global law firm, with 30 offices in 20 countries worldwide.

We have been named as one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 10th year running, recognised by Stonewall as a top 10 employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.

What can we offer you?

Linklaters can only achieve its vision and ambition with the support of outstanding colleagues in our business.  As a Paralegal / Support Lawyer you can gain experience within a Magic Circle law firm, working in-house or in an alternative legal service provider environment. You will get experience working with Transactional team, as well as working closely with Linklaters clients, providing advice, training, assistance and offering exceptional client service.

Who are we looking for?

An experienced Paralegal / Support Lawyer with 1+ years of Transactional experience

Qualification/Experience required:

• LPC or BPC / SQE 1 & 2 / Foreign qualified (LLB + LLM)
• 2:1 and above degree
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating pre-engagement legal documents such as NDAs, B2B NDAs, reliance/release letters, engagement letters
• Assisting IBD Legal on ad-hoc transactional work, including reviewing DD reports and legal opinions
• Revising and updating internal guidelines
• Participating in charity initiatives

General requirements:

• Ability to work within a pressurised environment
• Extremely organised - able to prioritise and manage workload
• Appreciation of the culturally diverse environment in which the firm operates
• Excellent eye for detail and presentation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (sufficient gravitas and experience to work effectively with more senior colleagues including Partners, Managing Associates and Clients)
• Willingness to work long hours when required

How to apply?

Please ensure you have the Right to Work in the UK and can work full time. You must meet the minimum qualification / experience requirements in order for your CV to be considered.

Applications are only accepted via the 'Apply' button on the top.

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 this role must be directed to the recruitment team ( [email protected]) and not partners, practices or stakeholders.