Technology Risk Lawyer 4pqe+
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Job Summary
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About us
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 firms 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.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on legal regulatory and risk issues arising from the use of technology AI and innovation tools across the firm.
- Supporting the firms 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
About You
We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- 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.
What Sets Us Apart
At Linklaters you will have the opportunity to:
- 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.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted exclusively through our online careers portal. Questions regarding the role should be directed to the Lateral Recruitment team () and not to our internal stakeholders.
Technical Skills
Business Partner Support Contract Management Contractual Advice Ethics Management External Relations Information Technology Law Knowledge Management Legal & Commercial Research Legal Advisory Legal Compliance Legal Regulatory Compliance Legal Risk Legal Risk Management Legal Technology Policy Design Policy Development Regulatory Compliance Technology Contracts Technology Law Technology Legal Technology PolicyThis 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) areonlyaccepted online via the related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team andnotthe partners practices or stakeholders (forlegal rolesorforbusiness team roles).
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