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Baker McKenzie

You must have a bachelor's degree, strong recruiting experience in professional services, law student recruitment skills, excellent communication, organizational abilities, and active recruiter organization membership.

You will lead associate recruitment, mentor junior staff, manage summer programs, build relationships with law schools, and develop diverse recruitment strategies while ensuring compliance and promoting the firm.

Legal

People, HR & Administration

New York

<div><div><div><p>The Senior Recruitment Specialist (New York and Miami) will lead all law student recruiting functions for the New York and Miami offices (e.g., summer program, On-Campus interviewing &quot;OCI&quot; and entry-level recruitment) and ensure all candidates receive a world-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment and selection process. The senior specialist will also lead the entry-level sub-workstream and support in-market team members executing the Hiring Committee&rsquo;s law student recruitment strategy.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead and execute associate recruitment, summer program, and OCI process to attract and hire top talent</li>
<li>Mentor and develop junior recruitment professionals in the US</li>
<li>Active member of the US law student workstream helping to execute the Hiring Committee&rsquo;s law student recruitment strategy</li>
<li>Lead the U.S. entry-level sub-workstream supporting regional efforts to forecast, hire, and prepare for first-year associate arrival</li>
<li>Support ad-hoc hiring programs (e.g., LLM and Judicial clerk hiring plans)</li>
<li>Network with partners, legal recruiters, and other law firm recruitment personnel to stay abreast of the happenings in the legal community</li>
<li>Build strategic relationships with career services personnel and key law student groups in the region</li>
<li>Develop recruiting initiatives that impact the overall engagement and recruitment of diverse candidates</li>
</ul>
<p>Law Student Recruitment:</p>
<ul>
<li>Develop innovative law student recruitment strategies and manage relationships with law school career service professionals and sponsors of job fairs/diverse student organizations</li>
<li>Arrange and manage law student on-campus interview schedules and outreach events/logistics at designated law schools</li>
<li>Execute call-back interview process, ensuring timely hiring decisions are made in conjunction with local recruiting committees</li>
<li>Active member of local recruiting committee to set meeting agendas and lead routine recruiting committee meetings</li>
</ul>
<p>Summer Associate Program:</p>
<ul>
<li>Plan summer associate calendar, coordinate and execute summer events and activities; Attend all summer associate calendar events</li>
<li>Lead and discharge ongoing communications with summer associates before arrival, including employment terms/conditions, travel arrangements, housing work assignments, and mentor relationships</li>
<li>Develop and implement summer associate orientation and ensure their integration experience is of the highest quality and substance</li>
<li>Serve as a liaison with summer associates to address inquiries or other employment matters</li>
<li>Work with regional practice leadership to coordinate work assignments, secure performance feedback, and assist in coordinating requisite training</li>
<li>Secure summer program feedback from summer associates and Firm members, recommend and enact approved changes to the program</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with the regional offer approval process to extend timely offers</li>
</ul>
<p>Additional Duties:</p>
<ul>
<li>Supervise and mainline data entry, recruiting records for responsible office, law school outreach budget, and summer program</li>
<li>Annual recruitment budget compliance and monthly tracking for designated office(s)</li>
<li>Actively promote the Firm on social media channels leveraging the Firm&rsquo;s recruitment campaigns</li>
<li>Develop and lead annual regional recruitment projects as requested</li>
<li>Participate in various recruiter organizations (e.g., City Group; NALP; Other) to increase personal networking, knowledge sharing, and promotion of the Firm</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Skills and Experience:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent</li>
<li>Strong recruiting experience in a professional services organization and/or large law firm, preferably with multi-office and in support of a diverse base of legal practices</li>
<li>Strong track record in law student recruitment and engagement</li>
<li>Well-developed and sophisticated written and oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to relate to and gain the confidence of people at all levels within an organization</li>
<li>Able to bring good judgement and empathy to sensitive situations</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and must be able to meet deadlines and multi-task in a matrix, fast-paced, professional services environment</li>
<li>Be an active member of various recruiter organizations (e.g., NYCRA; NALP, etc.)<br>
<b>
</b></li></ul><p>This position is bonus-eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.<br>
The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $120,000 to $135,000 annually if located in an office in 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.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

The Senior Recruitment Specialist (New York and Miami) will lead all law student recruiting functions for the New York and Miami offices (e.g., summer program, On-Campus interviewing "OCI" and entry-level recruitment) and ensure all candidates receive a world-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment and selection process. The senior specialist will also lead the entry-level sub-workstream and support in-market team members executing the Hiring Committee’s law student recruitment strategy.

Responsibilities:

Lead and execute associate recruitment, summer program, and OCI process to attract and hire top talent
Mentor and develop junior recruitment professionals in the US
Active member of the US law student workstream helping to execute the Hiring Committee’s law student recruitment strategy
Lead the U.S. entry-level sub-workstream supporting regional efforts to forecast, hire, and prepare for first-year associate arrival
Support ad-hoc hiring programs (e.g., LLM and Judicial clerk hiring plans)
Network with partners, legal recruiters, and other law firm recruitment personnel to stay abreast of the happenings in the legal community
Build strategic relationships with career services personnel and key law student groups in the region
Develop recruiting initiatives that impact the overall engagement and recruitment of diverse candidates

Law Student Recruitment:

Develop innovative law student recruitment strategies and manage relationships with law school career service professionals and sponsors of job fairs/diverse student organizations
Arrange and manage law student on-campus interview schedules and outreach events/logistics at designated law schools
Execute call-back interview process, ensuring timely hiring decisions are made in conjunction with local recruiting committees
Active member of local recruiting committee to set meeting agendas and lead routine recruiting committee meetings

Summer Associate Program:

Plan summer associate calendar, coordinate and execute summer events and activities; Attend all summer associate calendar events
Lead and discharge ongoing communications with summer associates before arrival, including employment terms/conditions, travel arrangements, housing work assignments, and mentor relationships
Develop and implement summer associate orientation and ensure their integration experience is of the highest quality and substance
Serve as a liaison with summer associates to address inquiries or other employment matters
Work with regional practice leadership to coordinate work assignments, secure performance feedback, and assist in coordinating requisite training
Secure summer program feedback from summer associates and Firm members, recommend and enact approved changes to the program
Ensure compliance with the regional offer approval process to extend timely offers

Additional Duties:

Supervise and mainline data entry, recruiting records for responsible office, law school outreach budget, and summer program
Annual recruitment budget compliance and monthly tracking for designated office(s)
Actively promote the Firm on social media channels leveraging the Firm’s recruitment campaigns
Develop and lead annual regional recruitment projects as requested
Participate in various recruiter organizations (e.g., City Group; NALP; Other) to increase personal networking, knowledge sharing, and promotion of the Firm

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Strong recruiting experience in a professional services organization and/or large law firm, preferably with multi-office and in support of a diverse base of legal practices
Strong track record in law student recruitment and engagement
Well-developed and sophisticated written and oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to relate to and gain the confidence of people at all levels within an organization
Able to bring good judgement and empathy to sensitive situations
Strong organizational skills and must be able to meet deadlines and multi-task in a matrix, fast-paced, professional services environment
Be an active member of various recruiter organizations (e.g., NYCRA; NALP, etc.)

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 $120,000 to $135,000 annually if located in an office in 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.

Senior Recruitment Specialist, New York and Miami - Baker McKenzie

Senior Recruitment Specialist, New York and Miami

You should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, CPA, SAP experience, fluency in English and Spanish, analytical skills, a solid grasp of GAAP/IFRS, and strong time management abilities.

You will record journal entries in SAP, perform account reconciliations, handle period-end activities, respond to queries, support audits, improve processes, and manage complex projects.

Accounting & Tax

Manila

<div><div><div><p>The Accounting Specialist will provide Center-based accounting services in compliance with the globally established policies and standard procedures in collaboration with In-Market financial leadership. The role holder will work independently with enough maturity to ask for help when needed, improve the way things are done, and complete tasks with a right-first attitude.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Record journal entries in SAP for the assigned entities/regions in line with the established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)</li>
<li>Perform account reconciliations, including, bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, etc., and resolve the reconciling items promptly</li>
<li>Perform period-end activities following the financial close schedules and the established guidelines</li>
<li>Respond to In-Market queries and post accounting adjustments as required</li>
<li>Provide support for internal and external financial audits</li>
<li>Improve the way things are done</li>
<li>Owner of complex activities/projects</li>
<li>Offers help to all the different teams</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Skills and Experience:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or other Business discipline</li>
<li>CPA or equivalent certification, and SAP experience is a plus</li>
<li>Some experience in a relevant field (professional services firm and/or shared service center is preferred)</li>
<li>Able to perform all role responsibilities in fluent written and spoken English and Spanish is a prerequisite</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills</li>
<li>Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and general accounting principles</li>
<li>Excellent time management and organizational skills</li>
<li>Being an independent person that requires little supervision/self-driven</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

The Accounting Specialist will provide Center-based accounting services in compliance with the globally established policies and standard procedures in collaboration with In-Market financial leadership. The role holder will work independently with enough maturity to ask for help when needed, improve the way things are done, and complete tasks with a right-first attitude.

Responsibilities:

Record journal entries in SAP for the assigned entities/regions in line with the established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Perform account reconciliations, including, bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, etc., and resolve the reconciling items promptly
Perform period-end activities following the financial close schedules and the established guidelines
Respond to In-Market queries and post accounting adjustments as required
Provide support for internal and external financial audits
Improve the way things are done
Owner of complex activities/projects
Offers help to all the different teams

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or other Business discipline
CPA or equivalent certification, and SAP experience is a plus
Some experience in a relevant field (professional services firm and/or shared service center is preferred)
Able to perform all role responsibilities in fluent written and spoken English and Spanish is a prerequisite
Strong analytical skills
Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and general accounting principles
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Being an independent person that requires little supervision/self-driven

Accounting Specialist - Baker McKenzie

Accounting Specialist

You need a bachelor's degree, finance experience (preferably in legal), strong English skills, analytical abilities, Microsoft Office proficiency, and effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

You will analyze claims, evaluate complex situations, navigate databases, prepare documentation, create questionnaires, follow up on claims, monitor assignments, and produce high-quality work independently.

Banking & Finance

<div><div><div><p>The Client Credit Analyst will accurately research, analyze, and finalize client credit claims across all Member Firms. Client Credit is a rewards program for Baker McKenzie attorneys. Ultimately, the role holder will be required to make financial decisions regarding the attorneys' efforts in attracting new work to the firm.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Research and analyze claims to determine the appropriate compensation rate to be paid to the claimant (i.e. BM attorney). The decision-making processes must be performed per the BM Client Credit Rules, Interpretations, and Procedures</li>
<li>Assist in evaluating complex situations using multiple sources of information, exercising good analytical skills, and evaluating judgment based on analyzing factual and qualitative information in complicated and/or novel situations</li>
<li>Develop a firm understanding of the BM Client Credit Rules, Interpretations, and Procedures. Remote training sessions and a thorough study of the client credit manual will be required</li>
<li>Learn to navigate the various client credit databases, SAP software, and Intapp Open (client intake system)</li>
<li>Update internal reports on the corporate structure of BM clients. This will require online research with the aid of Dun &amp; Bradstreet</li>
<li>Assist in filing client credit claims, including preparation of required documentation in compliance with the Client Credit Rules for submission to Client Credit Administration (CCA)</li>
<li>Compose clear and concise questionnaires for BM attorneys to complete; expected to apply their professional business writing experience (i.e. proper tense, grammar, and punctuation)</li>
<li>Follow up with the CCA Manager on any outstanding or pressing claims.</li>
<li>Monitor incoming work assignments, ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed within the agreed turnaround time and reflect a very high quality of output.</li>
<li>Work independently to complete assigned tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed objectives</li>
<li>Perform other duties as may be assigned</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Skills and Experience:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree required</li>
<li>Some demonstrable finance experience (including decision-making) in a professional services environment required</li>
<li>Financial experience within the legal industry preferred</li>
<li>Excellent English verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Must be a strong reader that makes logical conclusions</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills</li>
<li>Technical Skills: Microsoft Office suite of products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel (i.e. sorting, pivot tables, and basic formulas)</li>
<li>Interpersonal Skills: liaise with people at all levels of the firm</li>
<li>Must have the confidence to escalate concerns, ask questions, and issue tough decisions (diplomatically)</li>
<li>Collaborative team player that offers follow-ups through their initiative</li>
<li>Effective time management; must successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands</li>
<li>Able to produce quality results under significant time constraints with minimal supervision</li>
<li>Able to analyze data across the business to make informed decisions</li>
<li>Keen attention to detail and effective organizational skills</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

The Client Credit Analyst will accurately research, analyze, and finalize client credit claims across all Member Firms. Client Credit is a rewards program for Baker McKenzie attorneys. Ultimately, the role holder will be required to make financial decisions regarding the attorneys' efforts in attracting new work to the firm.

Responsibilities:

Research and analyze claims to determine the appropriate compensation rate to be paid to the claimant (i.e. BM attorney). The decision-making processes must be performed per the BM Client Credit Rules, Interpretations, and Procedures
Assist in evaluating complex situations using multiple sources of information, exercising good analytical skills, and evaluating judgment based on analyzing factual and qualitative information in complicated and/or novel situations
Develop a firm understanding of the BM Client Credit Rules, Interpretations, and Procedures. Remote training sessions and a thorough study of the client credit manual will be required
Learn to navigate the various client credit databases, SAP software, and Intapp Open (client intake system)
Update internal reports on the corporate structure of BM clients. This will require online research with the aid of Dun & Bradstreet
Assist in filing client credit claims, including preparation of required documentation in compliance with the Client Credit Rules for submission to Client Credit Administration (CCA)
Compose clear and concise questionnaires for BM attorneys to complete; expected to apply their professional business writing experience (i.e. proper tense, grammar, and punctuation)
Follow up with the CCA Manager on any outstanding or pressing claims.
Monitor incoming work assignments, ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed within the agreed turnaround time and reflect a very high quality of output.
Work independently to complete assigned tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed objectives
Perform other duties as may be assigned

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required
Some demonstrable finance experience (including decision-making) in a professional services environment required
Financial experience within the legal industry preferred
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Must be a strong reader that makes logical conclusions
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office suite of products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel (i.e. sorting, pivot tables, and basic formulas)
Interpersonal Skills: liaise with people at all levels of the firm
Must have the confidence to escalate concerns, ask questions, and issue tough decisions (diplomatically)
Collaborative team player that offers follow-ups through their initiative
Effective time management; must successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Able to produce quality results under significant time constraints with minimal supervision
Able to analyze data across the business to make informed decisions
Keen attention to detail and effective organizational skills

Client Credit Analyst - Baker McKenzie

United Kingdom

Germany

United Arab Emirates

Canada

United States

Portugal

Netherlands

Ireland

Philippines

Italy

Spain

India

France

South Africa

Australia

Switzerland

Client Credit Analyst

You should have affinity for litigation, strong analytical skills, excellent Dutch and English proficiency, a pragmatic personality, and a team-oriented spirit with a sense of humor.

You will engage in legal procedures, client meetings, negotiations, and participate in national and international activities and training programs.

Amsterdam

<div><div><div><p><b>Bedrijfsinformatie</b></p>
<p>
Baker McKenzie is &eacute;&eacute;n van &rsquo;s werelds grootste en meest toonaangevende advocatenkantoren, met 74 kantoren in 45 landen. Als eerste advocatenkantoor in Nederland met een internationale praktijk heeft Baker McKenzie Amsterdam de meeste ervaring in grensoverschrijdende advocatuur. Baker McKenzie adviseert ondernemingen in binnen- en buitenland met een vernieuwende, onafhankelijke en pragmatische werkwijze bij het benutten van kansen en het oplossen van juridische en fiscale uitdagingen. In Amsterdam werken circa 300 medewerkers, waarvan circa 180 advocaten, fiscalisten, notarissen en economen. Voor de praktijkgroep Litigation zijn we op zoek naar een enthousiaste advocaat-stagiaire.</p>
<p>
De praktijkgroep Litigation van Baker McKenzie bestaat uit een hecht team van 12 advocaten en behandelt een breed scala aan nationale en internationale commerci&euml;le, financi&euml;le en ondernemingsrechtelijke geschillen. Daarbij kun je denken aan geschillen die verband houden met commercial litigation, competition litigation, restructuring &amp; insolvency en corporate litigation. Ook is het team actief in het aanbestedingsrecht en adviseren en procederen de advocaten over ESG-onderwerpen, pre en post closing M&amp;A conflicten en joint-venture geschillen. Vanwege de breedte van de praktijk wordt regelmatig samengewerkt met andere secties binnen het Amsterdamse kantoor en de andere internationale vestigingen van Baker McKenzie. Het team werkt met een grote vari&euml;teit aan (internationale) cli&euml;nten en procedeert zowel bij de rechtbanken, gerechtshoven en de Hoge Raad als in internationale arbitrages.</p>
<p><b>
Functie</b></p>
<p>
De sectie heeft een informele cultuur waarin veel ruimte is voor individuele ontplooiing en eigen verantwoordelijkheid. Je wordt vanaf het eerste moment betrokken bij procedures, besprekingen met cli&euml;nten en onderhandelingen met wederpartijen. Als onderdeel van het team, maar ook van Baker McKenzie als geheel, kun je daarnaast ook deelnemen aan verschillende nationale en internationale (sociale) activiteiten. Zo zijn er onder meer een internationaal sporttoernooi, winter- en zomerfeesten, een winterreis en een tweejaarlijkse bijeenkomst met jouw Litigation collega's uit de EMEA-regio. Daarnaast volg jij, als advocaat-stagiaire, natuurlijk de beroepsopleiding, de Law Firm School en de Baker Academy.</p>
<p>
Omdat de praktijkgroep zich kenmerkt door een grote verscheidenheid aan type zaken, zijn de belangrijkste eisen voor deze functie een brede kennis van het algemene Burgerlijke recht, gecombineerd met een interesse in het oplossen van complexe juridische problemen. Een gedegen kennis van internationaal privaatrecht en het burgerlijk procesrecht zijn een pre.</p>
<p>
Itse Ooosterhoff (praktijkgroepvoorzitter en partner bij Litigation): &quot;Wij zoeken een gedreven en enthousiaste advocaat-stagiaire die bij voorkeur ervaring heeft opgedaan tijdens een stage of als werkstudent bij een vergelijkbaar advocatenkantoor. Wij zijn op zoek naar iemand met een duidelijke en stevige motivatie voor ons vak, maar die ook humor en gezelligheid hoog in het vaandel heeft staan.&quot;</p>
<p><b>
Eisen</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Aantoonbare affiniteit met de procespraktijk, procederen en/of het oplossen van complexe juridische problemen;</li>
<li>Uitstekende beheersing van de Nederlandse en Engelse taal in woord en schrift;</li>
<li>Sterk analytisch vermogen;</li>
<li>Onafhankelijke en sterke persoonlijkheid met een nuchtere instelling;</li>
<li>Teamgeest en gevoel voor humor!</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Bedrijfsinformatie

Baker McKenzie is één van ’s werelds grootste en meest toonaangevende advocatenkantoren, met 74 kantoren in 45 landen. Als eerste advocatenkantoor in Nederland met een internationale praktijk heeft Baker McKenzie Amsterdam de meeste ervaring in grensoverschrijdende advocatuur. Baker McKenzie adviseert ondernemingen in binnen- en buitenland met een vernieuwende, onafhankelijke en pragmatische werkwijze bij het benutten van kansen en het oplossen van juridische en fiscale uitdagingen. In Amsterdam werken circa 300 medewerkers, waarvan circa 180 advocaten, fiscalisten, notarissen en economen. Voor de praktijkgroep Litigation zijn we op zoek naar een enthousiaste advocaat-stagiaire.

De praktijkgroep Litigation van Baker McKenzie bestaat uit een hecht team van 12 advocaten en behandelt een breed scala aan nationale en internationale commerciële, financiële en ondernemingsrechtelijke geschillen. Daarbij kun je denken aan geschillen die verband houden met commercial litigation, competition litigation, restructuring & insolvency en corporate litigation. Ook is het team actief in het aanbestedingsrecht en adviseren en procederen de advocaten over ESG-onderwerpen, pre en post closing M&A conflicten en joint-venture geschillen. Vanwege de breedte van de praktijk wordt regelmatig samengewerkt met andere secties binnen het Amsterdamse kantoor en de andere internationale vestigingen van Baker McKenzie. Het team werkt met een grote variëteit aan (internationale) cliënten en procedeert zowel bij de rechtbanken, gerechtshoven en de Hoge Raad als in internationale arbitrages.

Functie

De sectie heeft een informele cultuur waarin veel ruimte is voor individuele ontplooiing en eigen verantwoordelijkheid. Je wordt vanaf het eerste moment betrokken bij procedures, besprekingen met cliënten en onderhandelingen met wederpartijen. Als onderdeel van het team, maar ook van Baker McKenzie als geheel, kun je daarnaast ook deelnemen aan verschillende nationale en internationale (sociale) activiteiten. Zo zijn er onder meer een internationaal sporttoernooi, winter- en zomerfeesten, een winterreis en een tweejaarlijkse bijeenkomst met jouw Litigation collega's uit de EMEA-regio. Daarnaast volg jij, als advocaat-stagiaire, natuurlijk de beroepsopleiding, de Law Firm School en de Baker Academy.

Omdat de praktijkgroep zich kenmerkt door een grote verscheidenheid aan type zaken, zijn de belangrijkste eisen voor deze functie een brede kennis van het algemene Burgerlijke recht, gecombineerd met een interesse in het oplossen van complexe juridische problemen. Een gedegen kennis van internationaal privaatrecht en het burgerlijk procesrecht zijn een pre.

Itse Ooosterhoff (praktijkgroepvoorzitter en partner bij Litigation): "Wij zoeken een gedreven en enthousiaste advocaat-stagiaire die bij voorkeur ervaring heeft opgedaan tijdens een stage of als werkstudent bij een vergelijkbaar advocatenkantoor. Wij zijn op zoek naar iemand met een duidelijke en stevige motivatie voor ons vak, maar die ook humor en gezelligheid hoog in het vaandel heeft staan."

Eisen

Aantoonbare affiniteit met de procespraktijk, procederen en/of het oplossen van complexe juridische problemen;
Uitstekende beheersing van de Nederlandse en Engelse taal in woord en schrift;
Sterk analytisch vermogen;
Onafhankelijke en sterke persoonlijkheid met een nuchtere instelling;
Teamgeest en gevoel voor humor!

Junior Associate Litigation - Baker McKenzie

Junior Associate Litigation

You should have a relevant degree, HR expertise in talent management, knowledge of employment laws, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence leaders while maintaining confidentiality.

You will advise on HR strategies, manage employee relations, oversee mobility processes, conduct performance management, support recruitment, and enhance organizational development and culture.

<div><div><div><p>The Human Resources Manager will work collaboratively with attorneys, management, and business professionals in both NY/MIA office locations to deliver value-added service, aligned with the office and firm's strategic direction, vision, and values.</p>
<p>
The role holder will serve as a trusted advisor to management on human resource-related issues; act as an employee champion and change agent; assess and anticipate HR-related needs; communicate needs proactively with our Human Resources team and business management and develop integrated solutions; maintain an effective level of business knowledge about the Texas offices and Firm, its strategic plans, its culture, and its competition.</p>
<p>
This is a highly collaborative role, requiring close liaison with the Country Head - US Talent Management (TM), United States, and other office-based TM Human Resources Managers in NA. This is an essential role on a team of TM professionals providing consistent, high-quality human resources support to office management, practice group leaders, and functional business professional leaders. It is a hands-on position requiring proactive and reliable human resources advice and service.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Operate as a Human Resources advisor for the NY/MIA offices to understand the strategic needs of the people; liaise and coordinate with our People functions (Leadership &amp; Learning, Careers &amp; Performance, Recruitment &amp; Mobility, Diversity &amp; Inclusion) to jointly deliver best-in-class solutions that deliver against the requirements of North America</li>
<li>Consult with supervisors/managers to provide day-to-day performance management guidance or human resource advice (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)</li>
<li>Mobility: liaise with Global Mobility Advisory Group on mobility issues and serve as the local point of contact for incoming and outgoing mobility</li>
<li>Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations</li>
<li>Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partner with the legal department as needed/required</li>
<li>Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the NA Human Resource team to develop solutions, programs, and policies</li>
<li>Planning and management: partner with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, retention, workforce planning, and succession planning, identify training needs and individual executive coaching needs, and liaise with appropriate People functions to make recommendations)</li>
<li>Recruitment: determine needs, evaluate staffing options, liaise with the Recruitment team during the planning and offer process, coordinate on-boarding/induction)</li>
<li>Provide human resource policy guidance and interpretation</li>
<li>Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers</li>
<li>Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success; follow up to ensure training objectives are met</li>
<li>Process employee terminations to comply with Firm guidelines, including conducting departure meetings</li>
<li>Manage partner on-boarding and departures ensuring compliance with Firm standards</li>
<li>Drive and provide leadership for office meetings and committees; partner meetings, associate committees, diversity, and women's committees, and administrative management meetings</li>
<li>Performance Management: manage business professionals&rsquo; performance management processes, e.g., annual evaluation and promotion processes, evaluate performance results with supervisors/managers</li>
<li>Collaborate with Talent Management Practice Group HR Managers and practice group leadership to administer attorney performance and compensation management and deliver attorney development initiatives</li>
<li>Career Development: consult as needed on lawyer and business professional programs in partnership with the NA Leadership and Learning team; provide individual career development coaching recommendations as needed</li>
<li>Organizational Development e.g., follow-up on BakerYou within the office, consistent with the overall NA approach; focus on improving engagement</li>
<li>Integration: serve as a key liaison to support and facilitate the integration of attorneys and business professionals</li>
<li>Partner with the People and NA leadership teams to help develop optimal People strategy, infrastructure, and resources for NA Other duties as assigned</li>
<li>Handle other special projects/initiatives as assigned</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Skills and Experience:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree focusing on Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, Management, or other related areas preferred; professional human resources certification highly desired</li>
<li>Extensive experience in HR/Talent Management, preferably in a professional services and/or law firm environment</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of HR functional disciplines (employee relations, staffing, compensation, organizational development, training, and employee development)</li>
<li>Knowledge of local and state employment laws and statutes</li>
<li>Experience working across multiple locations and jurisdictions</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent written and spoken English is required</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to solve problems and drive results with a sense of urgency in setting strategies and executing against the objectives</li>
<li>Proven ability to influence, interact and consult with senior leaders, strong collaboration skills, and effective stakeholder management</li>
<li>Strong coaching, counselling, business acumen, and overall communication skills</li>
<li>High level of discretion, diplomacy, and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality</li>
</ul>
<p>If this role is located in New York State, the base compensation for this position is targeted at $140,000-$165,000 annually.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

The Human Resources Manager will work collaboratively with attorneys, management, and business professionals in both NY/MIA office locations to deliver value-added service, aligned with the office and firm's strategic direction, vision, and values.

The role holder will serve as a trusted advisor to management on human resource-related issues; act as an employee champion and change agent; assess and anticipate HR-related needs; communicate needs proactively with our Human Resources team and business management and develop integrated solutions; maintain an effective level of business knowledge about the Texas offices and Firm, its strategic plans, its culture, and its competition.

This is a highly collaborative role, requiring close liaison with the Country Head - US Talent Management (TM), United States, and other office-based TM Human Resources Managers in NA. This is an essential role on a team of TM professionals providing consistent, high-quality human resources support to office management, practice group leaders, and functional business professional leaders. It is a hands-on position requiring proactive and reliable human resources advice and service.

Responsibilities:

Operate as a Human Resources advisor for the NY/MIA offices to understand the strategic needs of the people; liaise and coordinate with our People functions (Leadership & Learning, Careers & Performance, Recruitment & Mobility, Diversity & Inclusion) to jointly deliver best-in-class solutions that deliver against the requirements of North America
Consult with supervisors/managers to provide day-to-day performance management guidance or human resource advice (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
Mobility: liaise with Global Mobility Advisory Group on mobility issues and serve as the local point of contact for incoming and outgoing mobility
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partner with the legal department as needed/required
Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the NA Human Resource team to develop solutions, programs, and policies
Planning and management: partner with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, retention, workforce planning, and succession planning, identify training needs and individual executive coaching needs, and liaise with appropriate People functions to make recommendations)
Recruitment: determine needs, evaluate staffing options, liaise with the Recruitment team during the planning and offer process, coordinate on-boarding/induction)
Provide human resource policy guidance and interpretation
Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers
Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success; follow up to ensure training objectives are met
Process employee terminations to comply with Firm guidelines, including conducting departure meetings
Manage partner on-boarding and departures ensuring compliance with Firm standards
Drive and provide leadership for office meetings and committees; partner meetings, associate committees, diversity, and women's committees, and administrative management meetings
Performance Management: manage business professionals’ performance management processes, e.g., annual evaluation and promotion processes, evaluate performance results with supervisors/managers
Collaborate with Talent Management Practice Group HR Managers and practice group leadership to administer attorney performance and compensation management and deliver attorney development initiatives
Career Development: consult as needed on lawyer and business professional programs in partnership with the NA Leadership and Learning team; provide individual career development coaching recommendations as needed
Organizational Development e.g., follow-up on BakerYou within the office, consistent with the overall NA approach; focus on improving engagement
Integration: serve as a key liaison to support and facilitate the integration of attorneys and business professionals
Partner with the People and NA leadership teams to help develop optimal People strategy, infrastructure, and resources for NA Other duties as assigned
Handle other special projects/initiatives as assigned

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree focusing on Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, Management, or other related areas preferred; professional human resources certification highly desired
Extensive experience in HR/Talent Management, preferably in a professional services and/or law firm environment
Strong knowledge of HR functional disciplines (employee relations, staffing, compensation, organizational development, training, and employee development)
Knowledge of local and state employment laws and statutes
Experience working across multiple locations and jurisdictions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent written and spoken English is required
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and drive results with a sense of urgency in setting strategies and executing against the objectives
Proven ability to influence, interact and consult with senior leaders, strong collaboration skills, and effective stakeholder management
Strong coaching, counselling, business acumen, and overall communication skills
High level of discretion, diplomacy, and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality

If this role is located in New York State, the base compensation for this position is targeted at $140,000-$165,000 annually.

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