Global Employment & Labor Law Associate jobs in United States
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Baker McKenzie · 2 days ago

Global Employment & Labor Law Associate

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$225K/yr - $235K/yr

Baker McKenzie is a leading law firm providing comprehensive employment law counseling and litigation services. They are seeking an associate attorney for their Global Employment & Labor Law practice to advise multinational clients on US and cross-border employment issues, including transactions.

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Responsibilities

Provide advice and counsel to multinational clients on US and cross-border employment issues, including transactions
Assist with domestic and international employment law counseling and litigation representation
Lead cross-border and multi-disciplinary employment projects providing commercially practical support for clients’ global operations

Qualification

Employment counseling experienceInternational employment lawAcademic credentialsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsWriting skillsTop tier law firm experienceWork in global teamsBar admission

Required

Some employment counseling experience
Background in international employment law
Strong academic credentials from a top law school
Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent writing skills
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

Preferred

Top tier law firm experience in an employment practice

Company

Baker McKenzie

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Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy.
dateFounded in 1949
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.bakermckenzie.com/

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Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Colin Murray
Chief Executive Officer, America
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Kate Stonestreet
Global Chief Operating Officer
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