Junior/Mid-Level Global Equity Services/Compensation Associate

Baker McKenzie International; United States; Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Job summary

Baker McKenzie seeks an associate attorney for its Global Equity Services/Compensation practice with multiple U.S. offices. The role focuses on designing and advising on global incentive and compensation arrangements, including share-based plans, and involves drafting opinions and client documents while navigating U.S.

and international tax and regulatory issues. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience, strong academic credentials, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience assisting clients in designing, implementing and maintaining global incentive and compensation arrangements (especially share-based plans).
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain global incentive and compensation arrangements, including share-based plans.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, legal opinions and other client-related documents.
• Advise on legal, regulatory and tax matters related to global compensation arrangements in cross-border M&As, spin-offs, divestitures, IPOs and redomestications.

Job description

Location Type

Hybrid

Business Unit

Practice

Function

Attorney

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

Baker McKenzie seeks an associate attorney for its Global Equity Services/Compensation practice in its San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Chicago, or New York office. Our Compensation Practice provides holistic, one-stop counsel on all aspects of share-based or other incentive programs, executive and director compensation arrangements, employee benefits, pensions and global mobility programs. We advise on tax and regulatory issues for compensation arrangements offered domestically in the United States and/or offered globally to employees, consultants or other types of service providers. Our practice is among the leading in the world, with over 40 practitioners in North America exclusively dedicated to our Compensation practice.

The ideal candidate will have two to five 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.

The ideal candidate will also have strong academic credentials and excellent communication and writing skills, and will remain current on issues of U.S. and non-U.S. securities, tax, currency control, employment, and other laws affecting such arrangements. 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. Major law firm experience is a plus. Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the Bar in the state of employment.

About us

Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders .

Additional Information

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 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 reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify [e-mail]

Pay Transparency

• This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.


• The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $235,000 to $365,000 (annually) if located in an office in the state of California, Illinois, or New York. 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.


• California notice:Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates.

If located in an office in one of the states below, the US base compensation for this position is expected to be in the range listed. 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.