AV Consultant

## AV ConsultantApplylocations: Londonposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R00015766**Linklaters**Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices.Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere.We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal.**Your role*** Designs, implements, and supports advanced AV solutions to enable seamless communication and collaboration across the firm’s global offices. Collaborates with colleagues, third parties and stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality audio-visual experiences, leveraging the latest technologies and industry best practices to ensure reliability and innovation.* Leads delivery of AV projects in partnership with third-party integrators, ensuring consistent standards and high-quality documentation and clear standards throughout all build and deployment phases.* Provides expert third-line technical support for all global AV systems, acting as a trusted resource and escalation point for complex troubleshooting and operational issues.* Partners with regional Technology colleagues to build and strengthen local support capabilities, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure a consistently high level of AV service.* Mentors and upskills colleagues in first and second line support teams, creating a culture of continual service improvement and knowledge sharing.* Engages in the continual review of AV technology and service delivery processes to identify and implement improvements in reliability, usability, and sustainability.* Manages and supports integration of new hardware and software, including AVoIP and intelligent building technologies.* Ensures that AV solutions are deployed securely and efficiently, with a focus on maintaining service quality, client confidentiality and security.* Responds flexibly to global business needs, including occasional out-of-hours support and travel to international sites for project delivery or issue resolution.**About you*** Proven experience in designing, commissioning, and integrating AV solutions, with a strong track record of overseeing the full deployment lifecycle in professional environments.* Expertise in managing a range of AV platforms and technologies, including hybrid event solutions (such as vMix), audio and video systems, and both digital and analogue componentry.* In-depth knowledge of AV systems, including audio processing (amplifiers, digital signal processors, microphones), display setups, video conferencing platforms (Cisco, interoperability tools), and ceiling array microphone systems.* Practical experience with intelligent building technologies such as IP-based security, lighting control, and HVAC integration.* Skilled in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting AVoIP technologies (such as Crestron NVX) and Dante-enabled audio networks.* Solid understanding of core network concepts, including VLANs, DHCP, subnets, access control lists and firewalls, supporting AV service connectivity and reliability.* Experience with AV monitoring and control solutions (such as Utelogy, Crestron)* Demonstrated ability to interpret technical design drawings and ensure systems meet intended operational specifications.* Excellent communicator who can engage with stakeholders at all levels and tailor information delivery to diverse audiences.* Commitment to continuous professional learning and staying up to date with the latest trends and advancements in AV and unified communications technologies.**Our Benefits**Health & Wellbeing:* Private Medical Insurance* Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships* Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessmentsFinance:* Pension and flexible savings options* Income protection and life assurance* Mortgage advice and will-writing servicesFamily & Lifestyle:* Electric car and cycle to work schemes* Emergency family care* Additional holiday/birthday leave* Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave* Travel insurance and season ticket loan* Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)**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 are only accepted online via the portal.** Any queries or profiles must be directed to the lateral recruitment team on: lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com and not the practice or partners.### 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.**### Job Offer ScamsBe 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.### Pre-joiner ScreeningIn 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 OpportunitiesAs 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. 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