Please note that we are unable to accept agency introductions for this role. Agency CVs will be immediately declined and deleted in accordance with our data privacy obligations and shall not impact our ability to directly source the individual for this role.
About us
Linklaters is a leading international law firm, one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Women, a Working Families top 30 employer, recognised by Stonewall as the leading employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.
Our Corporate practice advises clients on their most significant and complex corporate transactions globally. Given the critical importance of due diligence (“DD”) on these transactions, we are looking for an experienced lawyer to lead our DD delivery team in London, set up to drive efficiencies in the way we deliver DD by leveraging technology and streamlining ways of working, with the ambition of delivering the best DD product on the market.
The role
You will be based in our London Corporate practice working as part of the firm's wider DD centre of excellence (which includes team members based across Europe). You will influence the way we deliver DD by helping design and deliver a focused strategy and to support on all aspects of DD delivery, from the creation/refreshing of standard operating processes, and report design, to the interweaving of technology into the broader DD process.
Responsibilities will include:
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Develop and manage due diligence (DD) processes for M&A and Private Equity transactions, including training, problem-solving, and technological platform rollout.
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Build stakeholder relationships to promote DD, support ReportiQ alignment (our next-generation DD management platform), and handle queries.
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Collaborate on ReportiQ user guides, marketing, and language libraries, coordinate onboarding and feature testing.
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Support the training and development of the practice’s paralegal team.
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Present DD and ReportiQ initiatives to clients, including pitch demos.
A full job description is available on request. Applications are only accepted via the portal. Please direct queries to [email protected] (not the partners).
About you
You will have:
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At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience (PQE) working on global M&A transactions, with deep experience conducting (and leading processes for) due diligence within a corporate team in the London market. Ideally, you will already be familiar with Wizdocs or similar reporting platforms.
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Alongside strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and an aptitude for technology, you will have the ability to influence stakeholders and be capable of adapting to changing priorities.
What we offer
We are a vibrant people business that loves working collaboratively in a positive, supportive, fair and open atmosphere.
You will be challenged, mentored and supported in the development of your career and have access to professional and skills-based programmes to meet your career ambitions.
Linklaters provides a comprehensive benefits package across Health & Wellbeing, Finance & Protection and Family & Lifestyle, designed to reward the vital contribution you’ll be making to the firm’s success.
Please note that we are unable to accept agency introductions for this role. Agency CVs will be immediately declined and deleted in accordance with our data privacy obligations and shall not impact our ability to directly source the individual for this role.
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 our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ([email protected] for legal roles or [email protected] for business team roles).
Linklaters London, England Office
Silk Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2Y 8
