2027 Transactional First Year Associate: New York

Baker McKenzie • New York, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

With more than 1,300 M&A lawyers in more than 40 locations, Baker McKenzie has the broadest footprint of any law firm and can seamlessly coordinate clients’ most complex cross-border transactions. Within their highly-integrated team, M&A lawyers work hand-in-hand with tax, competition, employment, IP, foreign investment, and commercial specialists to strategically address all legal and regulatory implications of a transaction to minimize business risk and provide an end-to-end, high-value service. As one of only a handful of law firms with a dedicated global reorganizations practice, they guide clients through all stages of their transactions, from deal shaping (including carving out assets), negotiation to closing and post-transaction restructuring and integration. Baker McKenzie is accepting applications from 3L candidates who are willing to reside in their New York office.

Requirements

• 3L candidates
• Willing to reside in our New York office
• Impressive academic track record
• Excellent technical skills
• Interest in Transactional work
• Engaged global citizens
• Critical thinkers
• Problem solvers
• Commitment to championing a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable workforce

Responsibilities

• Working on cross-border M&A deals in a global firm environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED