Izelle Coetzee Mc Kelvie
About Izelle Coetzee Mc Kelvie
Izelle Coetzee Mc Kelvie is a Senior Lawyer Relationship Manager at Re:Link, currently based in London. She has over a decade of experience in legal practice and business roles, having worked with notable firms such as Linklaters and Webber Wentzel.
Current Role at Linklaters
Izelle Coetzee Mc Kelvie serves as the Re:Link Senior Lawyer Relationship Manager at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on managing relationships with senior lawyers, emphasizing strategic alignment and collaboration. Her responsibilities include enhancing communication and cooperation among legal teams to ensure effective project delivery.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Prior to her current role, Izelle worked at Linklaters in various capacities. She was the Alternative Resourcing Senior Manager from 2018 to 2020 and served as the Manager of the Business Improvement Team, Transaction Support from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Project Leader for Due Diligence & VDR from 2015 to 2016. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in legal project management and business improvement.
Education and Qualifications
Izelle Coetzee Mc Kelvie studied at Stellenbosch University, where she earned her BA Law from 2005 to 2007 and later obtained her LLB from 2008 to 2009. She also completed a Certificate Course in Medical Law at the University of Pretoria in 2013. Earlier, she achieved her Matric Certificate with six distinctions at Paarl Gymnasium from 2000 to 2004. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in legal principles.
Professional Background
Izelle has over a decade of experience in both legal practice and business roles. She began her career as a Student Intern at the Stellenbosch Legal Aid Clinic in 2009. She then worked as an Associate at Webber Wentzel from 2012 to 2014, followed by a trainee position from 2010 to 2012. Her experience spans across Johannesburg and London, showcasing her ability to adapt to different legal environments.
Project Management Expertise
Izelle possesses significant project management experience, which enhances her capability to manage complex legal and business projects. Her roles in due diligence and transaction support at Linklaters have equipped her with strategic and people management skills, allowing her to effectively lead teams and drive project success.