AI-Powered M&A Due Diligence Lead (London)

linklaters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters in London seeks an AI Lawyer (Due Diligence Lead) with four+ years post-qualification experience in M&A/Private Capital to drive AI-enabled due diligence and practice transformation. You will bridge lawyers, clients and tech vendors, lead client engagements, and develop scalable DD frameworks.

You will foster adoption of AI capabilities, train teams, and shape commercial opportunities while maintaining high legal judgment and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in M&A/Private Capital.
• Active practising certificate.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with track record of delivering ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the M&A/Private Capital DD strategy and delivery transformation.
• Embed consistent, measurable AI use across DD practice.
• Bridge lawyers, clients and technology providers to translate DD requirements.
• Lead client‑facing activity on AI-assisted DD in London.
• Support leadership in identifying trends and new commercial opportunities.

Skills

M&A experience

DD leadership

AI in legal

Client engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Linklaters in London seeks an AI Lawyer (Due Diligence Lead) with four+ years post-qualification experience in M&A/Private Capital to drive AI-enabled due diligence and practice transformation. You will bridge lawyers, clients and tech vendors, lead client engagements, and develop scalable DD frameworks.

You will foster adoption of AI capabilities, train teams, and shape commercial opportunities while maintaining high legal judgment and meticulous attention to detail.