Whether or not you’ve heard the name ‘Linklaters’ before, the chances are you’ll already have formed some preconceptions of what working for a City law firm might be like. You may believe that all law firms are basically the same. You may think that you need legal experience to work here. You may expect long hours. It could be that you simply don’t believe you’ll be valued as an individual. That’s why we’ve created the Mythbuster: an open, frank and honest exploration of some of the common misconceptions surrounding big law firms and Linklaters in general.
There are, of course, many compelling reasons why you should join us – not least of which is the common vision and purpose we all share. Our aim is not just to be the world’s leading law firm, but also a leading business. That’s why we’re committed to growing and developing world-class business services teams. It’s also why this is an exciting time to join us.
Because we grew largely out of the UK, London is often where the biggest developments occur for business services professionals. Join us, then, and you will be working on fully-integrated global projects. You’ll be working side by side with professionals from a range of functions across the firm. You’ll have direct access to the people who lead the business, as well as the ears of everyone you work with. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas and recommendations, and push us forward.
Above all, you’ll be considered a specialist in your field – and not just seen as a support role. And you’ll be heavily involved in driving change and instilling best practice. We’ll look to your expertise to give us the competitive and commercial edge we need to lead the market. You will, in other words, be central to the firm’s success.
For that reason, legal experience isn’t a pre-requisite. It is the calibre of your thinking that we look for. The projects we do here are complex, involved and often firsts in the legal sector.