Description
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 can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.
Baker & McKenzie LLP 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 if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify our recruitment team.
In our Securities Practice, we represent issuers and investment banks in a wide variety of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow-on public offerings, cross-border listings, private placements, debt, equity and equity-linked issues, ’34 Act and corporate governance matters, and the securities law aspects of complex, multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and divestitures involving public companies. Our clients and their transactions touch every major global industry including technology, financial services, manufacturing & engineering, oil & gas, consumer products, media, healthcare, real estate and many others.
We are seeking an associate attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience for the Transactional Practice Group to be based in either our New York or Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills. They will also have substantial capital markets experience, including expertise in the areas listed above. Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the NY or IL Bar, as applicable, or be eligible to sit or waive into the NY or IL Bar.
Please include a cover letter, transcripts and resume with your application.
The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $260,000 to $365,000 annually if located in an office in the city of New York or Illinois. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.