Investment Management Solicitor Jobs in London, London, United Kingdom

Job Title	Solicitor
Experience	4+ Years
Description	Linklaters Professional Support Lawyer - IMG Ref LKUK1252 Country United Kingdom Office London Dept./Practice Group Investment management Job Type Legal Job Description To support fee-earners in London IMG, with the aim of extracting know-how, disseminating it and translating it into precedents, practice notes and manuals. Assisting in training and practice development. The role will reflect the individual's level of experience but will include a combination of the following: Know-how Sorting, sharing and disseminating knowledge; Identifying, collating and indexing knowhow and information relevant to the practice group; Debriefing of lawyers for know-how Consulting with fee-earners to ensure that know-how continues to meet the practice area's needs Providing a referral point for information officers in relation to handling more complex enquiries or in dealing with the indexing of know-how materials Working with F&P divisional and firm global Knowledge and Learning teams on identification and dissemination of know-how best practice Coordinating with overseas offices, and other practice areas with regard to know-how relevant to them Manuals and Precedents Creating new, and amending existing, manuals and precedents and associated documentation (e.g. drafting notes, special memoranda, checklists) in the light of worldwide practice developments and legal changes Liaising with fee-earners as to using their current documents as the basis of precedents and so as to ensure that precedents are available to meet the practice area's needs. Liaising with Partners and other fee-earners designated to assist with specific high priority tasks on the content and presentation of material. Managing projects designed to increase the reach and accessibility of knowhow resources, including managing teams comprising fee-earners and support staff. Publications Preparation of periodic practice area newsletters Preparation of client publications Contributing articles to professional journals Marketing Assisting in the preparation of conference papers, brochures and presentations Developing seminars for clients Keeping the practice abreast of legal developments which might lend themselves to marketing action Training Contributing to Linklaters training courses by giving presentations and assisting in the preparation of handouts Developing legal training programmes for fee earners and clients Responsibility for scheduling and organising training including liaising with speakers and providers Skills/Experience/Qualifications Required At least four years' work experience as a fee-earner or a PSL either in a leading private funds practice or in a transactional practice involving complex financial products, structures and regulation. Additional Information For further details please see the attached job specification which can be found by clicking on the "more info" link below. This role will be open from 27 June until 28 August 2012. How to Apply To apply please click on the "Click here to apply for this job" link below. Role specification. Practice Job title Professional Support Lawyer Department IMG London Location London - permanent role on a full-time or part-time basis. Reporting to (title) IMG Know-How Partner Date [asap] 2012 Purpose To support fee-earners in London IMG, with the aim of extracting know-how, disseminating it and translating it into precedents, practice notes and manuals. Assisting in training and practice development. Key Dimensions The individual within this role will provide support for approximately 18 fee earners Key responsibilities and challenges The role will reflect the individual's level of experience but will include a combination of the following: 1 Know-how * Sorting, sharing and disseminating knowledge; * Identifying, collating and indexingknowhow and information relevant to the practice group; * Debriefing of lawyers for know-how * Consulting with fee-earners to ensure that know-how continues to meet the practice area's needs * Providing a referral point for information officers in relation to handling more complex enquiries or in dealing with the indexing of know-how materials * Working with F&P divisional and firm global Knowledge and Learning teamson identification and dissemination of know-how best practice * Coordinating with overseas offices, and other practice areas with regard to know-how relevant to them 2 Manuals and Precedents * Creating new, and amending existing, manuals and precedents and associated documentation (e.g. drafting notes, special memoranda, checklists) in the light of worldwide practice developments and legal changes * Liaising with fee-earners as to using their current documents as the basis of precedents and so as to ensure that precedents are available to meet the practice area's needs. * Liaising with Partners and other fee-earners designated to assist with specific high priority tasks on the content and presentation of material. * Managing projects designed to increase the reach and accessibility of knowhow resources, including managing teams comprising fee-earners and support staff. 3 Publications * Preparation of periodic practice area newsletters * Preparation of client publications * Contributing articles to professional journals 4 Marketing * Assisting in the preparation of conference papers, brochures and presentations * Developing seminars for clients * Keeping the practice abreast of legal developments which might lend themselves to marketing action 5 Training * Contributing to Linklaters training courses by giving presentations and assisting in the preparation of handouts * Developing legal training programmes for fee earners and clients * Responsibility for scheduling and organising training including liaising with speakers and providers Key contacts In department Partners, Associates, Trainees Information Officers, Secretaries Other PSLsand fee earners in the Firm's IMG group globally In the firm Other fee earners and PSLs firm-wide The K&L community globally Characteristics, Skills & Experience required: Essential Desirable Location London Character  Self starter, keen to take ownership of the role and develop it  Excellent organisational and project management skills  Drive and enthusiasm  Good attention to detail  Able to manage time effectively and prioritise  Good interpersonal skills with confidence to deal with all levels of staff Practical experience At least four years' work experience as a fee-earner or a PSLeither in a leading private funds practice or in a transactional practice involving complex financial products, structures and regulation Qualification and
City	London
State	London
Practice Area	Investment Management
Source	Click Here To Apply Online
Firm Name	Linklaters
Country	United Kingdom