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Linklaters Lateral Profile 2025
Before Prince Harry, David Beckham or John Oliver crossed the pond, London-headquartered Linklaters had already traveled westward to make a cozy home for itself in the Big Apple. The firm has historically been known as one of the elites back in its British hometown, and this reputation meant it quickly established itself stateside as an international powerhouse. Chambers USA also backs up this claim with a top New York bankruptcy and restructuring ranking, alongside nationwide recognition in privacy and data security, antitrust, derivatives and projects. The firm is also ranked by nine other Chambers guides, with hundreds of global rankings to boot.
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Why did you join your firm? Associates say…
“I appreciated the international orientation of the firm's work and the firm's international reputation.”
“I chose Linklaters because of the great mentorship and substantive work I was able to receive as a summer associate.”
“Primarily, I chose this firm because of the inclusive culture but I was also attracted to the firm due to its international lens.”
International & Secondment Opportunities
Client secondment examples: JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Digital Realty.
Overseas career development opportunities (view from the firm): Lawyers are presented with the chance to engage in a global secondment, which allows them to work from a different office alongside a local team for a substantial period. The selection for secondment is influenced by several elements such as proficiency in languages, recent performance reviews, demonstrated enthusiasm in a specific practice area, and previous work experiences.
Career Development & the Path to Partnership
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4 |
undisclosed |
77% |
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partners made |
associate : partner |
of associates intend to make partner |
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67% |
64% |
68% |
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| felt partnership was achievable for attorneys with childcare/caregiver responsibilities | felt partnership was achievable at the firm | agreed partners are nurturing future leaders |
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The view from the firm: Linklaters provides an array of development opportunities for its professionals, including in-house trainings, firm-sponsored seminars, CLE courses with credits, observational experiences, and specialized group training and retreats. Associates receive mentorship from partners and have biannual reviews to chart their progress. Senior attorneys craft training curricula, manage project oversight, and offer tailored training sessions to associates. Additionally, associates are allocated a marketing budget to enhance their networking and business development, which grows with their seniority level.
Hours & Compensation
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undisclosed |
15 |
48 |
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billable hours |
average number of vacation days associates took in one year |
average number of hours associates worked in one week |
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82% |
91% |
95% |
| agreed they had a good work-life balance |
felt like they could take vacation/annual leave on their own terms |
found the firm's claims around bonus allocation to be authentic |
Salaries
1st year: $225,000
2nd year: $235,000
3rd year: $260,000
4th year: $310,000
5th year: $365,000
6th year: $390,000
7th year: $420,000
8th year: $435,000
Is Linklaters the right firm for you?
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91% |
86% |
91% |
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were happy in their current role |
agreed the work they received was of the right quality |
felt comfortable being themselves at work |
The view from the firm: As a global law firm, Linklaters routinely manages intricate, multi-jurisdictional projects for the world's foremost organizations. Our associates play pivotal roles in high-profile, international work and we're on the lookout for individuals with a keen desire to grow and contribute to our worldwide operations. For further details, visit www.careers.linklaters.com.
Here's what survey respondents had to say about the firm's culture...
“I love the people and the culture. Linklaters offers great clients and work too!”
“The firm demonstrates a strong commitment to training and developing its associates, creating a culture of mentorship throughout the organization, and is a global firm that provides regular international and cross-border work.”
“It provides access to the top tier of international transactions, and the people I’ve met have been friendly and generous with their time.”
Pro Bono
| undisclosed |
100% |
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average pro bono |
agreed the firm puts effort towards its commitment to pro bono and social impact activity |
Pro bono highlights: National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP), Lawyers Serving Warriors (veterans); Sanctuary for Families (domestic violence/housing).
Contact
Learn more about opportunities at the firm
Recruitment contact: US Recruitment; USRecruit@linklaters.com