Mid/Senior-Level Global Employment & Labor Law

Baker McKenzie•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$310,000 - $390,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Americas Employment & Compensation Practice Group advises US-based global multinational clients on domestic and international employment and labor law matters, ranging from expansion into new jurisdictions to deploying and managing a global workforce, to M&A and restructuring. We “translate” the international landscape for in-house counsel and managers with global responsibilities. We lead cross-border and multi-disciplinary employment projects providing commercially practical support for our clients’ global operations. Baker McKenzie seeks an associate attorney for its Global Employment & Labor Law practice with 4 to 6 years of experience to reside in either our Chicago, New York, San Francisco, or Palo Alto office. The position is focused on providing advice and counsel to multinational clients on US and cross-border employment issues, including transactions. The ideal candidate will have employment counseling experience, transactional experience, and a background in international employment law.

Requirements

4 to 6 years of experience in employment and labor law.
Employment counseling experience.
Transactional experience.
Background in international employment law.
Strong academic credentials from a top law school.
Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills.
Top tier law firm experience in an employment practice.
Ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members.
Admitted and a member in good standing of the Bar in the state of employment.
Must include a writing sample, cover letter, transcripts and resume with your application.

Responsibilities

Providing advice and counsel to multinational clients on US and cross-border employment issues, including transactions.
Translating the international landscape for in-house counsel and managers with global responsibilities.
Leading cross-border and multi-disciplinary employment projects providing commercially practical support for our clients’ global operations.