Paralegal/Support Lawyer (Secondment, NDA)

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 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

• Draft, review and assist with the negotiation of routine legal documents, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), engagement letters and consultancy agreements.
• Support the management of contract processes, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and maintained in accordance with internal procedures.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including coordinating board and committee meetings.
• Prepare and organise board packs, review meeting agendas, coordinate attendees and assist with minute-taking and follow-up actions.
• Maintain statutory records, corporate documentation and governance trackers.
• Provide legal and administrative support on corporate transactions and other business initiatives, coordinating documentation and managing key deliverables.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence exercises as required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external counsel, consultants and other advisers to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Monitor action points, deadlines and transaction workstreams, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of templates, precedents and process improvements within the legal team.

Candidate requirements

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

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.

Employment checks and diversity

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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