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 Re:link by Linklaters Opportunity: Commercial Technology Lawyer (6-Month Contract, Abu Dhabi)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Re:link, Linklaters&rsquo; contract lawyer platform, is seeking a talented Commercial Technology Lawyer for an exciting six-month contract supporting a Linklaters client in Abu Dhabi. The role will focus on procurement, commercial and digital matters, including technology and digital transformation projects such as digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and a range of procurement and other contracts (for example software licenses, cloud services, and consultancy agreements).
 
 
 
 
 
 We welcome applications from lawyers who meet the following criteria:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
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 Minimum of four years&rsquo; post-qualification experience advising on TMT matters, gained at a top-tier law firm or through equivalent in-house or secondment roles
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 Ideally, recent in-house legal experience within the TMT sector in the Middle East
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 Eligibility
 
 
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 Legal right to work in the United Arab Emirates and a current practising certificate
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 Availability
 
 
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 Able to start promptly
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 Willing to work on site in Abu Dhabi at least three days per week (with two days working from home)
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 If you are looking to take the next step in your legal consulting career and work with leading clients, we would be delighted to hear from you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Benefits of Joining the Re:link Platform
 
 
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 Inclusive Community: Be part of a diverse environment that values individuality, understanding that one size doesn&rsquo;t fit all.
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 Tailored Opportunities: Engage in roles that align with your unique experience and professional aspirations.
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 Comprehensive Support: Receive ongoing support, including a dedicated Linklaters partner for each client placement, and access Re:link&rsquo;s community portal and learning resources.
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 Flexible Work-Life Balance: Prioritise what's important with greater flexibility to pursue passions, spend time with family, or travel.
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 Career Advancement: Maximise your potential by gaining new professional experiences and expanding your network
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 Please be aware that, due to the large number of applications we receive, it is our policy not to provide detailed personal feedback during the application stage.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
 
 
 Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual&rsquo;s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.
 
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Linklaters’ Re:link – Interim Commercial Technology Lawyer - Abu Dhabi

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 DIRECT APPLICATIONS ONLY, NO AGENCY INTRODUCTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 
 
 
 
 
 Department
 
 
 
 Central GenAI Programme team
 
 
 
 Location
 
 
 
 London / Global
 
 
 
 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 will be deployed by the Director of AI Delivery into practices globally to support the firm&rsquo;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 will be 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
 
 
 
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 You will have a minimum of 2 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience (following two years&rsquo; training or equivalent qualifying work experience).
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 Key characteristics: persuasive; strong ability to think on your feet/think laterally; adaptability and a keen interest in technology and innovation.
 
 
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 Your role
 
 
 
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 Work as part of a team of AI Lawyers tasked with supporting Linklaters&rsquo; lawyers and practices in embedding consistent, measurable and effective use of generative AI (GenAI) globally.
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 Deploy flexibly throughout Linklaters 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&rsquo; time.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Client-facing to deliver appropriate trainings (basic/ advanced prompting, using Linklaters&rsquo; 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.
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 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.
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 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&rsquo;s strategic goals.
 
 
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 Key priorities
 
 
 
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 Lead localised workstream focused on driving awareness and adoption of emerging GenAI capabilities within the firm's technology workbench (e.g., Copilot, Laila) and new solutions being developed.
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 Facilitate the development of internal framework (prompting, workflows) to create end-to-end processes for matter/ segment delivery within embedded practice group.
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 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).
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 Support client engagement in relation to AI use and products, driving support for Linklaters&rsquo; use of AI on mandates.
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 Proactively advocate for &ldquo;host&rdquo; practice group needs/ solutions to be prioritised on product roadmaps.
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 Keep up-to-date with market (including competitor) developments and potential areas of opportunity for embedded &ldquo;host&rdquo; practice group.
 
 
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 What Sets Us Apart
 
 
 
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 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
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 We belong to a firm that embodies its corporate social, environment, and governance responsibility commitments
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 We remain focused on talent and having the best people which will result in a diverse workforce
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 Having got the best people, we want them to feel included, valued and respected so they can perform at their best
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 We advocate speak-up culture to empower our people in sharing their voices and an open-door policy to ensure they are listened to
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 We invest in custom-fit career paths for our people in line with their talents and aspirations
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 We provide agile working solutions to meet the changing needs of our people and our business
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 We are committed to people first relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and appreciation
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 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
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 We invest in developing leaders of the future who demonstrate emotional intelligence and a passion to discover, coach and develop the talents of others.
 
 
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 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.
 
 
 
 Please note that we are unable to accept agency introductions for this role. Agency CVs will be immediately declined and deleted in accordance with our data privacy obligations and shall not impact our ability to directly source the individual for this role.
 
 
 
 
 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
 
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 accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and
 
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 the partners, practices or stakeholders (lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com for
 
 legal roles
 
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AI Lawyer (12-month FTC)

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 About Us
 
 
 
 People want a law firm they can trust, one with global capabilities that has a commitment to investing in excellent client service and empowers its teams to deliver innovative solutions. We want to stand out for our distinctive Linklaters mindset, so that our clients want to work with us above all others. To do this, we recruit and develop exceptional people and encourage them to think and do things differently. We serve our clients as a team, with a common focus on innovation, efficiency and agility.
 
 
 
 Making Links Asia University Programme
 
 
 
 The Making Links Asia University Programme is designed to help talented university students with underrepresented backgrounds succeed in their early legal careers by developing technical and professional skills whilst building up strong commercial fluency and a global outlook. The programme will be offered in our network offices in Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Riyadh, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, and its content will be delivered in English.
 
 
 
 The Programme Will Include
 
 
 
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 a series of interactive webinars and online learning organised on a regional basis (from January to June)
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 one-on-one coaching sessions
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 a paid work experience programme in the closest local office
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 an additional sponsorship of two-weeks&rsquo; salary which will be paid at the beginning of the work experience programme
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 invitations to local office activities throughout the programme
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 a strong focus on developing confidence using English (written and oral) in a professional setting
 
 
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 Who is eligible?
 
 
 
 We are looking for native Arabic speaking first year law students who have an underrepresented background, are committed to pursuing a
 
 career in commercial law
 
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 consistent academic performance
 
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 Application Process
 
 
 
 Please Submit Your CV, Transcript Of Records And a Cover Letter. If You Do Not Submit Your Transcript Of Records And a Cover Letter, Your Application Will Not Be Considered. As Part Of Your Cover Letter, Please Include The Following
 
 
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 What makes you a good candidate for the programme? In particular, please elaborate on how you identify as having an underrepresented background. If you do not address this in your cover letter, your application will not be considered.
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 Why are you applying for the programme?
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 What do you hope to achieve with the programme?
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 Why are you interested in commercial law and Linklaters?
 
 
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 Shortlisted students will be invited to a short video interview with a member of the HR team.
 
 
 
 Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
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