Portfolio Advisor

Portfolio Advisor page is loaded Portfolio Advisorlocations: Londonposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: RLinklaters is a global law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.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. Portfolio Advisor - The role: We're looking for a proactive and organised Portfolio Advisor to join our Matter Optimisation team in London. This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of a global law firm, helping to drive smarter ways of working across a high-value portfolio of legal matters.In this role, you'll: Work closely with legal teams to support the smooth running of client matters (projects), from start to finish Help ensure best practice is followed by using checklists, templates, and tools Coordinate meetings, track actions, and keep key stakeholders informed Use data to spot trends, highlight risks, and support decision-making Encourage the use of technology and innovation to improve how we work Maintain dashboards, processes, and knowledge resources to support continuous improvement Lead or support projects that improve how we manage work across the firm Portfolio Advisor - What we're looking for: We're open to candidates from a range of industries - you don't need to have worked in a law firm before. What matters most is your ability to stay organised, communicate clearly, and drive progress.We'd love to hear from you if you have: Strong communication skills - written and verbal Excellent organisation and attention to detail Confidence working with data and using tools like Excel and SharePoint A proactive mindset - you enjoy solving problems and making things better The ability to influence and engage busy professionals Experience managing projects or supporting operational processes An interest in technology and how it can improve the way teams work Portfolio Advisor - What's on offer: This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include: Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments Finance Pension and flexible savings options Income protection and life assurance Mortgage advice and will-writing services Family & Lifestyle Electric car and cycle to work schemes Emergency family care Additional holiday/birthday leave Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave Travel insurance and season ticket loan Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks) 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 only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ( for legal roles for business team roles ). This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose. At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients.Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That's what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team.With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future. This is Linklaters. In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent.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'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.