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Technology Risk Lawyer 4pqe+
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of lawyers and advisers within our Legal & Risk function who provide commercially-minded legal advice to the firm on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues. This role influences Linklaters’ global compliance with applicable law and regulations, and professional rules and standards. It is part of the firm’s approach to risk management worldwide, within the Practice, Partnership and Business Teams, to ensure that Linklaters’ reputation is preserved, and relevant laws and regulations and professional rules and standards are complied with – specifically with regards to managing the risks associated with the adoption and deployment of new and existing technology and AI tools and platforms within Linklaters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on legal, regulatory and risk issues arising from the use of technology, AI and innovation tools across the firm.
- Supporting the firm's technology governance, compliance and risk management frameworks, helping to balance innovation with appropriate risk management.
- Partnering with stakeholders across Legal & Risk, Technology, Procurement and Innovation teams to support strategic technology initiatives.
- Monitoring and responding to emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting technology and AI, translating requirements into practical business solutions.
- Contributing to client, leadership and firm-wide initiatives relating to technology risk, governance, compliance and training.
About You
We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- A minimum of 4 years' post-qualification relevant experience gained within a leading City law firm, in-house legal team or relevant regulatory environment.
- Experience advising on technology, AI, regulatory, data, risk or compliance-related matters.
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills alongside the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and functions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative approach and interest in supporting the responsible adoption of innovative technologies.
What Sets Us Apart
At Linklaters, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work on strategic and globally significant technology and AI initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of market-leading approaches to technology governance and risk management.
- Be part of an inclusive culture built on mutual trust, respect and collaboration.
- Access high-quality learning, development and mentoring programmes to support your career progression.
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How to Apply
Applications are accepted exclusively through our online careers portal. Questions regarding the role should be directed to the Lateral Recruitment team (lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com) and not to our internal stakeholders. Please note that this advertisement is intended to provide an overview of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. A more detailed role profile may be shared with candidates progressing through the recruitment process.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES. Any CVs or candidate profiles submitted directly to Linklaters employees, partners or the business outside of Linklaters' authorised recruitment process will be deemed unsolicited. Linklaters reserves the right to engage with and hire such candidates without liability for any agency fees.
Technical Skills
- Business Partner Support
- Contract Management
- Contractual Advice
- Ethics Management
- External Relations
- Information Technology Law
- Knowledge Management
- Legal & Commercial Research
- Legal Advisory
- Legal Compliance
- Legal Regulatory Compliance
- Legal Risk
- Legal Risk Management
- Legal Technology
- Policy Design
- Policy Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technology Contracts
- Technology Law
- Technology Legal
- Technology Policy
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 (lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com for legal roles or ukbtrecruitment@linklaters.com for business team roles).
Be alert to fictitious job opportunity posts and offers of employment which claim to be in the name of Linklaters. We have been made aware of various recruitment-related scams which ask for upfront payments, for example, for office equipment and promise start up bonuses and reimbursement in return for such payments. These scams often involve the use of email addresses similar to a genuine domain name. Genuine emails from Linklaters only use the domain of “@linklaters.com”. We will never ask you to make payments for office equipment or otherwise as part of our recruitment process. If you are in doubt about a job opportunity that appears to relate to our firm, please get in touch using the contact details on our careers website at www.linklaters.com/careers.
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In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent.
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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