Description & Requirements
The Baker McKenzie Executive Compensation team provides US domestic and international executive compensation, employee benefits and equity compensation advice to multi-national clients. Our attorneys routinely advise clients on the employee benefits, executive compensation and equity compensation aspects of major cross-border business change and re-organization/restructuring projects, such as mergers & acquisitions, spin-offs, reductions in force and post-acquisition integration. Our California-based Executive Compensation team has been ranked Band 1 in Chambers for the past seven years.
Baker McKenzie seeks an associate attorney for its Executive Compensation/Employee Benefits practice to reside in our Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto or Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have two or more years of experience in advising private and public companies on sophisticated executive compensation, employee benefits and other incentive and compensation arrangements, including meaningful experience supporting M&A and other transactional matters. Candidates will be client-service-oriented and have exceptional analytical, writing, and organizational skills. Large law firm experience is strongly preferred.
Applicants must be admitted to and a member in good standing of that state’s bar in which office you are applying to and have strong academic credentials with the ability to function smoothly in a global team environment. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts with your application.
About us
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.
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 recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com
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 $310,000 to $435,000 (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.
Requisition ID: 2671
Posting Date: 20-Jul-2026
Location Type: Hybrid
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time