AI Lawyer - M&A and Private Capital

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AI Lawyer - M&A and Private Capital

Department: Central GenAI Programme team, embedded in our Corporate practice.

Location: London

About us

Linklaters is a leading international law firm, with 30 offices in 20 countries worldwide. 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.

The Central GenAI Programme exists to equip the firm and empower our teams to use AI to lead the market in the delivery of premium work to our clients. AI Lawyers are deployed by the Director of AI Delivery into practices globally to support the firm’s AI implementation, integration and transformation. They will share best practices and ideas on a cross-border and cross-practice basis, and propel the firm forward by working collaboratively.

AI Lawyers are particularly involved in delivering on our strategic priorities to deploy best-in-class Legal AI Assistants, transform end-to-end legal workflows and proactively engage with our clients and understand their needs. They will also work closely with the data science team to optimise the value we get out of our data.

About you

- You will have a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience (following two years’ training or equivalent qualifying work experience).

- Key characteristics: persuasive; strong ability to think on your feet/think laterally; adaptability and a keen interest in technology and innovation.

Your role

- Work as part of a team of AI Lawyers and other colleagues within our M&A and Private Capital practice tasked with supporting Linklaters’ lawyers in embedding consistent, measurable and effective use of generative AI (GenAI) globally.

- Support the M&A and Private Capital practice on strategic priorities, including our approach to key product areas and client engagement.

- Deploy flexibly throughout Linklaters M&A and Private Capital teams depending on where the most pressing need/best business case exists to work as a bridge between lawyers and technology providers, supporting in identifying and translating requirements and testing proposed solutions to minimise impact on client-facing lawyers’ time.

- Support in cross-pollinating ideas between practice groups and regions so that solutions developed in one part of the firm can be leveraged by other parts.

- Deliver regular targeted trainings on new developments based on up-to-date tools and usage, and hosts office hours to address any queries; also available to address queries at point of need.

- Client-facing to deliver appropriate trainings (basic/ advanced prompting, using Linklaters’ client-facing AI functionality) where required; input into pitches re available tools and success stories; provide sound bytes/ other practice-specific talking points to lawyers.

- Flexible to provide consultancy services to a Linklaters deal team on the best way to use AI effectively on a particular client matter, often at short notice.

- Support the Director of AI Delivery in identifying emerging trends from tool usage, including areas requiring additional support and areas of strength to support fair allocation of resource aligned to the firm’s strategic goals.

Key priorities

- Lead localised workstream focused on driving awareness and adoption of emerging GenAI capabilities within the firm's technology workbench (e.g. Legora, Copilot) and new solutions being developed.

- Facilitate the development of internal framework (prompting, workflows) to create end-to-end processes for matter/ segment delivery within embedded practice group.

- Create and maintain user-friendly collateral, including task lists and cheat sheets, specific to your practice group for internal use and at varying levels of sophistication (e.g. trainee, associate, partner).

- Support client engagement in relation to AI use and products, driving support for Linklaters’ use of AI on mandates.

- Proactively advocate for “host” practice group needs/ solutions to be prioritised on product roadmaps.

- Keep up-to-date with market (including competitor) developments and potential areas of opportunity for embedded “host” practice group.

What sets us apart

- We offer a truly global work experience and the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects that drive innovation and shape the future of our business.

- We belong to a firm that embodies its corporate social, environment, and governance  responsibility commitments.

- We remain focused on talent and having the best people which will result in a diverse workforce.

- Having got the best people, we want them to feel included, valued and respected so they can perform at their best.

- We advocate speak-up culture  to empower our people in sharing their voices and an open-door policy  to ensure they are listened to.

- We invest in custom-fit career paths  for our people in line with their talents and aspirations.

- We provide agile working  solutions to meet the changing needs of our people and our business.

- We are committed to people first relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and appreciation .

- We support the health and wellbeing of our people, providing a safe space to talk about emotions and mental health  with access to expert advice as needed.

- We invest in developing leaders of the future  who demonstrate emotional intelligence and a passion to discover, coach and develop the talents of others.

Our commitment to you/Linklaters

We are a friendly, informal practice and are committed to providing you with the support and training you need to maximise your potential.

We place great value on working as a team in a positive, supportive, fair and open working environment. We respect and value difference and insist on inclusivity, celebrating all aspects of diversity because we want everyone to feel that they belong.

You will be challenged, mentored and supported in the development of your career and given access to professional learning and skills-based programmes aimed at providing you with the tools to meet your career ambitions.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted online via the portal. Questions must be directed to the recruitment team on: lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com and not the practice or partners.

Further Information

This list of responsibilities and skills is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

A band of PQE as advertised on a role does not intend to preclude applications from those candidates that may have more or less PQE.  Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to how long we would expect a qualified lawyer to have practised so as to have gained the necessary skills for the role as described.

Equal Opportunities

The firm operates as a meritocracy and, therefore, selection for recruitment is on merit, irrespective of race, colour, age, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. This assumes that the applicants are fit and able to undertake the job. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded in writing 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, selection and dealing with the public are provided with training and guidance in administering equal opportunities.

If you would like to view the full job specification for this role please reach out to lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com.

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 ( lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com   for   legal roles   or   ukbtrecruitment@linklaters.com   for   business team roles ).