Junior/Mid-Level Global Employment & Labor Law Associate
About The Position
Baker McKenzie seeks a junior- to mid-level associate attorney for its Global Employment & Labor Law practice, based in either its San Francisco or Palo Alto office. The role advises multinational clients on U.S. and cross-border employment issues, including transactions. The Americas Employment & Compensation Practice Group supports U.S.-based global multinationals on domestic and international employment and labor matters, including expansion into new jurisdictions, global workforce deployment and management, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring. The team translates international employment developments for in-house counsel and managers and leads cross-border, multidisciplinary projects, providing commercially practical support for clients’ global operations. Applicants should have up to three years of experience. The ideal candidate has employment counseling and transactional experience, along with a background in international employment law. Strong academic credentials from a top law school and excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills are highly preferred, as is top-tier law firm experience in an employment practice. Candidates must be able to work smoothly in a global team with culturally diverse colleagues and must be admitted to and in good standing with the Bar in the state of employment. Applicants should include a writing sample, cover letter, transcripts, and resume. Baker McKenzie describes its work as providing comprehensive, practical legal advice to help clients compete in the global economy. The firm emphasizes clear, actionable guidance and the combination of local know-how and international expertise. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and an inclusive, accessible candidate experience; reasonable application or interview accommodations may be requested. The position is bonus eligible and includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits based on hours worked. The stated annual U.S. base compensation range is $225,000–$260,000 for positions located in California, Illinois, or New York; individual pay depends on work location and job-related skills, experience, and education or training.
Requirements
- Up to 3 years of experience.
- Admission to and good standing with the Bar in the state of employment.
- Ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Advise multinational clients on U.S. and cross-border employment issues, including transactions.
- Support clients on domestic and international employment and labor matters related to expansion into new jurisdictions, global workforce deployment and management, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring.
- Translate international employment developments for in-house counsel and managers with global responsibilities.
- Lead cross-border and multidisciplinary employment projects and provide commercially practical support for clients’ global operations.
Benefits
- Bonus eligible.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
