Location
London, UK (Hybrid working model with regular office attendance required)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Linklaters is a global law firm operating in 20 countries through 30 offices. Recognised for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Linklaters has been named one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for 10 consecutive years and is highly rated for LGBTQ+ inclusion and social mobility.

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal/Support Lawyer with a strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other commercial contracts. The successful candidate will support lawyers and business stakeholders across a broad range of legal matters, ensuring contracts progress efficiently and comply with internal policies and risk requirements.

This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of NDAs, confidentiality agreements, and standard commercial contracts. You will coordinate contract review processes, liaise with legal teams and business stakeholders, identify legal and commercial risks, maintain contract templates and precedents, manage contract workflows, and contribute to process improvements and legal operations initiatives. Experience with contract lifecycle management and stakeholder engagement is beneficial.

The role operates on a hybrid working model requiring regular attendance at the London office.

Experience
- At least two years' experience as a Paralegal, Contract Specialist, or Support Lawyer within a law firm or in-house legal team.
- Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NDAs and other commercial agreements.
- Strong understanding of contract review processes, legal documentation, and risk identification.
- Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal technology platforms is advantageous.

About you
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with lawyers, business teams, and external counterparties.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organised, proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional service.
- Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and take ownership of matters from initiation through to completion.
- Ability to work on a hybrid basis, attending the office as required.

Qualifications
- LPC, SQE, law degree, or (foreign) qualified lawyer.