Job Details

Overview

Global Employment & Labor Law (GELL) Associate role at Baker McKenzie. This position focuses on providing advice and counsel to multinational clients on US and cross-border employment issues, including transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to multinational clients on US and cross-border employment issues, including transactions.
• Assist multinational companies with international and domestic labor and employment issues, from expansion into or exit from new jurisdictions to deploying and managing a global workforce, and defending them in litigation.
• Translate the international landscape for in-house counsel and managers with global responsibilities. Lead cross-border and multi-disciplinary employment projects providing commercially practical support for clients' global operations.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials from a top law school and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills; prior top law firm employment practice experience preferred.
• Some employment counseling experience and a background in international employment law; recent law graduates are welcome to apply.
• Ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members.
• Admitted and in good standing of the Bar in the state of employment; if a recent law graduate, must demonstrate they will be sitting for the bar exam.
• Please include a writing sample, cover letter, transcripts and resume with your application.

Compensation & Location

For candidates living and working in California and Chicago offices, the annual salary is $225,000.

Equal Opportunity

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people—regardless of race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age—to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If accommodations are needed when applying or interviewing, please notify ...@bakermckenzie.com.