Location
London

Hours
Full Time, hybrid working with office attendance as required

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, a top 10 employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion by Stonewall, and a leading employer for social mobility by the Social Mobility Employer Index.

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal/Support Lawyer to provide legal and transactional support across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers and business stakeholders, assisting with contract management, corporate governance activities, and transactional support. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include drafting, reviewing and assisting with negotiation of routine legal documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), engagement letters and consultancy agreements; supporting contract process management to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with internal procedures; assisting with corporate governance including coordinating board and committee meetings, preparing board packs, reviewing agendas, coordinating attendees, minute-taking and follow-up actions; maintaining statutory records, corporate documentation and governance trackers; providing legal and administrative support on corporate transactions and business initiatives; conducting legal research and due diligence; liaising with internal stakeholders, external counsel and advisers to ensure efficient progress; monitoring action points, deadlines and transaction workstreams; and contributing to template, precedent and process improvements within the legal team.

Linklaters engages with a third-party provider for contractor and temporary staff, so successful candidates will be engaged under a contract for services through this provider rather than directly employed by Linklaters.

Experience
At least two years' experience as a Paralegal or Support Lawyer within a law firm or in-house legal team.
Strong experience drafting and reviewing NDAs, engagement letters, consultancy agreements and other commercial contracts.
Experience supporting corporate governance processes including board meetings, agendas, minutes and corporate records management.
Exposure to corporate transactions, due diligence and legal project coordination.

About you
Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
Proactive and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with lawyers and business stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment and attend the office as required.

Qualifications
LPC, SQE, law degree or equivalent legal qualification (including foreign-qualified lawyers).