Junior-Level Global Employment & Labor Law Associate

Baker McKenzie•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$225,000 - $235,000•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 up to 2 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 some employment counseling experience, some transactional experience, and a background in international employment law. However, recent law graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

Up to 2 years of experience
Some employment counseling experience
Some 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
If a recent law graduate, must demonstrate they will be sitting for the bar exam