Global & Labor Law Associate

Practice Group Overview

Our North America Employment & Compensation Practice Group provides clients with a "one stop" domestic and international employment law counseling and litigation representation. We assist multinational companies with their international and domestic labor and employment issues, from expansion into or exit from new jurisdictions to deploying and managing a global workforce, to defending them in litigation in both state and federal court.

We "translate" the international landscape for in‑house counsel and managers with global responsibilities and 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. The position is focused on providing advice and counsel to multinational clients on US and cross‑border employment issues, including transactions.

• Strong academic credentials from a top law school.
• Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills.
• Experience in employment counseling and background in international employment law.
• Recent law graduates are welcome if they will be sitting for the bar exam.
• Admitted and a member in good standing of the Bar in the state of employment.
• Ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members.

For candidates living and working in our California (Bay Area) and Illinois (Chicago) offices, the annual salary range is between $225,000 – $235,000.

Include a writing sample, cover letter, transcripts and resume with your application.

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world‑class career development to everyone in every job at every level.

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of 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 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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