Technology, Media & Telecommunications Solicitor Jobs in London, London, United Kingdom

Job Title	Solicitor
Experience	1-3 Years
Description	Linklaters TMT Associate Ref LKUK1248 Country United Kingdom Office London Dept./Practice Group Technology, Media & Telecommunications Job Type Legal Job Description Linklaters specialises in advising the world's leading companies, financial institutions and governments on their most challenging transactions and assignments. With offices in major business and financial centres, we deliver an outstanding service to our clients anywhere in the world. Linklaters' global TMT practice is broad and deals with all aspects of major technology contracts, outsourcing, and offshoring, information management compliance and data protection, e-business and IT security, telecoms and media. The firm's reputation for handling TMT disputes is also outstanding. Competitive remuneration package offered. Additional Information For a full job description, please click on 'more information' below. How to Apply To apply please click on the "Click here to apply for this job" link below. This role will be open from 13 June until 14 August 2012. Role specification. Job title TMT Associate (1 - 3 PQE) Location London Practice Overview * Linklaters specialises in advising the world's leading companies, financial institutions and governments on their most challenging transactions and assignments. With offices in major business and financial centres, we deliver an outstanding service to our clients anywhere in the world. * Linklaters' global TMT practice is broad and deals with all aspects of major technology contracts, outsourcing, and offshoring, information management compliance and data protection, e-business and IT security, telecoms and media. The firm's reputation for handling TMT disputes is also outstanding. * The firm was nominated for TMT team of the year in both 2008, 2009 and 2010 by Legal Business. The TMT practice is top ranked by a number of third party guides for its expertise in a number of jurisdictions, including for Telecoms in UK Chambers 2010. * The firm's separate TMT and IP practices are closely aligned to form a global team of 11 partners and 48 fee earners. In addition, a number of Linklaters offices have specialist TMT/IP teams within Corporate and other groups. Key Responsibilities and Challenges Technical * Taking initial instructions internally or externally, delegating where appropriate. * Research, due diligence and information management. * Drafting and reviewing documentation, demonstrating familiarity with precedents and market standards. Client Relationship Management * Taking a lead role in advising the client under appropriate supervision. * Providing commercial and legal advice to the client * Demonstrating thorough market knowledge to identify current trends and concerns in relevant industry sectors. Able to present ideas to the client to resolve current market issues and anticipate potential problems. Management * Supervising team and demonstrating control (particularly of documentation) through effective delegation. * Debriefing at the end of a matter or at other appropriate stages. * Co-ordinating, coaching and monitoring the work of others to facilitate achievement of objectives. * Effective organisation of documentation and project plans. * Managing meetings effectively by setting clear objectives and agendas and encouraging other's participation. Business Development * Networking with client to capitalise on new business opportunities. * Contributing to quality know-how and transaction bibles and their upkeep. Training * Delivering practice specific training to develop junior associates. * Coaching less experienced associates and trainees. * Regularly giving and seeking clear performance feedback to/from others. Characteristics, Skills & Experience required Experience * Ideally 1-3 years post qualification experience in the technology, media and telecommunications field. * You will have a broad range of commercial telecoms experience, ideally including international regulatory experience, and a keen interest in aspects of TMT law. * Drafting and negotiating a wide range of documentation across several product areas, including outsourcing agreements, software licence and development agreements, network services arrangements and commercial satellite agreements. * Delivering advice on telecommunications regulatory issues. Skills * Exceptional networking skills * Organisational skills * Ability to communicate assertively when under pressure * Ability to influence using appropriate techniques Characteristics * Innovative and practical * Team player * Proactive * Commercially minded How to Apply Please apply online, attaching your CV [and academic transcript] to the application form. Should you have any questions, please contact jess.heap@linklaters.com Further Information (Practice Only) 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. Qualification and
City	London
State	London
Practice Area	Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Source	Click Here To Apply Online
Firm Name	Linklaters
Country	United Kingdom