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Senior Associate

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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.

Senior Associate - Baker & McKenzie LLP - Chicago, Illinois: 

Manage & implement project development & construction transactions in the energy, mining, infrastructure & commercial real estate sectors; engage in client relationships & manage junior attorneys & staff; draft, negotiate & revise design, consultancy & construction agreements. Must have a JD, LLM, or foreign equivalent & at least 5 years of work experience in a law firm. Of experience required, must have 5 years with each of the following: 

  • drafting, negotiating, revising, & managing the implementation of cross-border & US engineering and construction contracts for projects valued in excess of $50M; 
  • advising on project development & construction transactions in the energy, mining, infrastructure & commercial real estate sectors, including multi-site US & LatAm projects & large construction program rollouts;
  • advising on project development & construction problems & claim management processes under cross-border US design, engineering & construction contracts; & 
  • training client teams on best practices & lessons learned in implementing construction projects & assisting w/ standardization of design & construction agreement forms to ensure consistencies & efficiencies. 

Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Experience may be gained concurrently. 

This position is bonus eligible and includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits based on the number of hours worked. The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $420,000 annually when located in an office in the state of 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.

Please apply online at bakermckenzie.com/careers.