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Re:link - Contract Lawyer Consultant
Re:link, Linklaters’ platform for contract lawyers, is seeking high-calibre general commercial lawyers for a range of interim assignments. As a Re:link consultant, you will deliver high-quality legal advice and support to Linklaters’ clients, with a particular focus on commercial contracts. You will work on diverse projects, helping businesses manage complex legal risks and find practical solutions.
Requirements
We are looking for lawyers with UK experience, ideally gained in top-tier law firms or inhouse, who can demonstrate:
- Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
- Experience advising on contract management and dispute resolution
- Strong knowledge of intellectual property rights and related matters
- A solid understanding of data protection, including compliance with United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- At least three years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
We welcome applications from individuals with previous consulting experience, as well as those interested in making the transition to consulting. In this role, you will work closely with leading clients and collaborate with relevant Linklaters practice groups, gaining exposure to a broad range of complex and high-value legal work.
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Re:link offers you:
- Flexibility to shape your career with project-based assignments
- Access to the most challenging, engaging, and rewarding work in the market
- Integration within a thriving community of market-leading contract lawyers
- Ongoing professional support and development opportunities
Please note: Consultants must have the right to reside and work in the United Kingdom, as we are unable to sponsor visas.
Application
For more information or to apply please visit our website https://relink.linklaters.com. Please also contact Talent Advisor - Hannah Oluseitan if you have further questions.
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As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.
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