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Are you looking to join a top legal firm with a global reach? Baker McKenzie is looking for a Compensation Associate to join their team in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a world–renowned firm and be part of an established team. Learn more about the job requirements and apply today!
Duties and Responsibilities
At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. Like no other firm and few other businesses. With more than 6,000 locally admitted lawyers and more than 5,800 business service professionals in 78 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.
Q: What experience is needed?
A: The ideal candidate should have one to three years of experience assisting clients in designing, implementing and maintaining global incentive and compensation arrangements (in particular share–based plans), drafting correspondence, memoranda, legal opinions, and other client–related documents, and advising on legal/regulatory/tax matters associated with global compensation arrangements in cross–border M&As, spin–offs, divestitures, IPOs and redomestications. We will also consider candidates with experience advising on U.S. domestic executive compensation and other incentive arrangements, as well as candidates with a strong global tax or global employment law background.
Q: What are the benefits and perks of this job?
A: Benefits and perks may vary from office to office, but generally include competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) plans, vacation/sick/personal time off, flexible spending accounts, and more.
Conclusion: Baker & McKenzie LLP is seeking an associate attorney for its Compensation practice in one of its offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Chicago, or New York. The ideal candidate should have strong academic credentials, excellent communication and writing skills, and one to three years of experience in global incentive and compensation arrangements. This position offers competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) plans, vacation/sick/personal time off, and more. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a leading law firm and work on global compensation arrangements, don‘t miss out on this opportunity! Apply now for a chance to join this dynamic and highly experienced team.