Remote Paralegal/Support Lawyer (Energy and Infrastructure)

Who we are?

Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices.

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.

Role overview

We are seeking a Paralegal or Support Lawyer with at least 2 years' experience in corporate law, company secretarial work, or general corporate transactions to support our Energy & Infrastructure team on a fully remote secondment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing transactions, coordinating stakeholders and supporting lawyers on complex matters. The role will involve working closely with fee earners, clients and external parties to help drive transactions forward, manage key deliverables and ensure matters run efficiently from inception to completion.

Previous experience within a law firm, in-house legal team, company secretarial function or corporate governance environment would be highly beneficial.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Energy & Infrastructure team on a range of corporate and transactional matters.
• Assist with the preparation, review and management of transaction and corporate documentation.
• Coordinate workstreams and monitor key actions, deadlines and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain transaction checklists, signing trackers and closing documents.
• Manage document execution processes and completion requirements.
• Liaise with lawyers, clients, company secretaries, advisers and other stakeholders to ensure matters progress smoothly.
• Support corporate governance and company secretarial activities where required.
• Conduct document reviews, organise large volumes of information and maintain accurate records.
• Provide regular updates on matter progress and flag any risks or delays.
• Assist with know-how, precedent and process improvement initiatives within the team.

Candidate requirements

• LPC, SQE, law degree or equivalent legal qualification (including foreign-qualified lawyers).
• At least two years' experience as a Paralegal, Support Lawyer, Company Secretary Assistant or within a corporate legal function.
• Previous company secretarial, corporate governance or general corporate law experience is essential.
• Experience supporting transactions, managing documentation and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Available to work on a fully remote basis.

Third-party provider

Linklaters engages with a third-party provider for the provision of contractor and temporary staff. Therefore, upon acceptance of a temporary role at Linklaters, you will be engaged under a contract for services through our preferred third-party provider. You will not be employed by Linklaters, or have any employment or worker relationship with Linklaters.

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 ( tempbtrecruitment@linklaters.com) and not partners, practices or stakeholders.

Why Linklaters

This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose.

At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients.

Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That’s what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team.

With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future.

This is Linklaters.

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Pre-joiner Screening

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.