At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on legal and risk issues related to technology and AI across the firm.
- Company: Join a leading law firm with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Access to high-quality learning, mentoring programmes, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive culture built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of strategic technology initiatives that shape the future of legal practice.
- Qualifications: 4+ years' experience in technology law, strong communication, and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 120000 £ per year.
Job Description
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, 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.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
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Technology Risk Lawyer 4pqe in City of Westminster employer: LINKLATERS LLP
Linklaters is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets compliance. With a strong focus on employee development through high-quality learning and mentoring programmes, team members are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to significant global technology initiatives. The inclusive culture fosters collaboration and mutual respect, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about technology risk and governance.
