Baker McKenzie

Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid The opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer with 4-6 years PQE to join our market leading Employment Practice in our newly established team in Belfast working primarily with our London team but also across the region and the globe. Our Employment team work with our clients on the full range of domestic and international employment issues. We work with a broad range of blue chip and global clients across a range of sectors, including financial services, TMT, pharmaceutical, transport, consumer and retail. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team in Belfast working alongside and as an integral part of the London team handling high quality, varied and interesting work. This will include global projects and transactions, high profile domestic instructions, complex litigation, and strategic HR advisory work. Working at Baker McKenzie: Baker McKenzie is the world's leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services. We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast. We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as individual and as exceptional as you. About the role: As part of this role, the successful candidate will: Responsibilities: Examples of matters you may be involved in include: Transactions: Advising on diligence reviews and preparing diligence reports; Co-ordinating multi-jurisdictional disclosure schedules; Advising on global business carve outs in advance of sales and post-acquisition integrations; Advising on when TUPE applies and relevant consequences, for example, protection against dismissal, changing terms and conditions, the election of worker representatives and protective awards; Advising on TUPE information and consultation requirements; Drafting and negotiating relevant provisions in core transactional documentation and advising on other associated transactional matters as required Redundancy: Advising on when a redundancy situation arises and requirements of individual and collective redundancy procedures; Advising on domestic issues such as pooling and the application of appropriate selection criteria. Multi-jurisdictional projects: Being part of a team working on global or multi-jurisdictional projects, such as restructuring exercises, global policy or contract reviews, pay equity reviews and other compliance projects; Co-ordinating and reviewing global advice to prepare centralised advice to clients. Litigation: Working on Employment Tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and equal pay claims; Managing and conducting disclosure exercises; Preparing ET3 forms, Grounds of Resistance and witness statements; Advising on and negotiating settlements; Advising on the enforceability of restrictive covenants. Investigations: Conducting fact finding investigations into employee allegations, including grievances and whistleblowing allegations; Advising on investigation procedures including scoping. Data Subject Access Requests: Preparing data privacy notices; Advising on applicable search terms in response to data subject access requests; Reviewing and redacting documents as required. Travel requirements: Some travel may be required. Essential Criteria: To be successful in this role you will need: Skills and Experience: Qualified solicitor In Northern Ireland and/or England and Wales with excellent academics and demonstrable employment experience gained from a leading employment practice. Good commercial mind-set, a strong team player and have the ability to build excellent relationships with clients. Ability to work well in a team with others of various experience levels as well as individually. Sound commercial awareness and a "client first" service orientation Ability to set high standards of performance and deliver desired results. A "self-starter" who is collaborative, pragmatic, commercial, and adaptable in their approach. Ability to balance work priorities and manage deadlines effectively 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.

Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid The opportunity: The Senior Manager, Practice Group Management will work with the Director of Practice Group Management, Practice Group Leaders and the Practice Group Business Managers to support the Global Management Committee and Practice Group Leaders on financial matters and analytical reports/commentary, identifying issues for Practice Groups to address to achieve the Firm's collective objectives and performance associated with the success of the Practice Groups. The role-holder will develop collaborative relationships with all Functions, and in particular, the Finance Function and the Practice Group Business Managers. Main responsibilities: Practice Group metrics and performance: Work closely with the Director of Practice Management to support the design and delivery of timely and accurate data consistently relating to Practice Group metrics and performance Assist with the review, presentation and development of key themes to support overall Practice performance Engage directly with Practice Group leaders and other key stakeholders: Demonstrate ability to effectively articulate messaging to a diverse audience with varying levels of financial acumen Participate in substantive and potentially confidential discussions regarding performance at both the practice group and individual levels Identify themes through in-depth discussions on various markets Foster cross-functional collaboration as needed among Business Managers, Finance, BD, HR, etc. Be able to lead discussions, as necessary, with various Leadership levels Data analytics: Analyze key metrics and levers to manage, and improve, performance and convey succinctly to all stakeholders the means and manner to reach high performance Provide detailed analysis and information needed to explain and drive financial initiatives and priorities within and across Practice Groups Insights and commentary: Through the data analysis, assist in developing clear insights, trends and commentary to highlight the key messages Present data and analysis in a compelling and impactful way to drive change as necessary Internal and external connection: Build strong internal working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure understanding of the broader context across Practices and key functions, such as Finance Stay current on external trends across the legal sector Skills and experience: A bachelor's degree focusing on Finance and/or other related areas Extensive experience in financial/practice management, preferably in a professional services firm environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact and influence at the appropriate levels of the Firm Fluent written and spoken English is required Able to create an environment of trust with key relationships and others with whom you engage Able to solve problems and drive results with a sense of urgency in advocating strategies, obtaining buy-in and executing against the objective Able to influence and interact with strong collaboration skills Strong business acumen and overall communication skills 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 Working at Baker McKenzie Belfast Center: Baker McKenzie is the world's leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Center is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services. We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the industry, featuring comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance, and a comprehensive employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.

Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid The opportunity: We are seeking newly qualified corporate solicitors to join our highly-regarded and growing team at Baker McKenzie. You will work on a wide range of corporate transactions that are often multijurisdictional, high value, and complex in nature; and develop skills to deliver the highest quality service for our world-class clients across the globe. The successful candidate will: Work closely with a variety of the Firm's practice groups including, for example, Corporate and Securities, M&A, Cross Border Transactions and Integrations, Reorganisations and Capital Markets. Assist the Firm's offices with a diverse range of corporate and commercial matters, often across multiple jurisdictions, such as large scale due diligence projects, drafting due diligence reports, and drafting corporate and commercial documentation. Work as part of project teams with other Baker McKenzie lawyers, legal project managers, and members of the legal tech team from across the firm's global network of offices. Assist with the process, co-ordination, and project management of matters. Develop strong working relationships with partners and lawyers in various practice groups in a variety of jurisdictions. Assist with bespoke projects other than billable matters, such as contributing to the identification of innovative services, methods, know-how, and platforms to assist in achieving efficiencies and continual process improvement. Skills and Experience Required: Qualified as a solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England and Wales with excellent academics. Previous experience of commercial or corporate/M&A work from a strong corporate/commercial firm is desirable but not essential. Intellectually curious and keen to learn. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team with others of various experience levels as well as individually. Sound commercial awareness and a "client first" service orientation. Ability to set high standards of performance and deliver desired results. Excellent writing skills and commercial approach. Ability to balance work priorities and manage deadlines effectively. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online research tools.

Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid Role and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be an experienced corporate solicitor with a track record of dealing with a wide variety of legal issues and an ability to hit the ground running, offering pragmatic, strategic legal advice to a high standard and to challenging deadlines. You will work on a wide range of corporate transactions that are often multijurisdictional, high value, and complex in nature; and develop skills to deliver the highest quality service for our world-class clients across the globe. The successful candidate will: Work closely with a variety of the Firm's practice groups including, for example, Corporate and Securities, M&A, Cross Border Transactions and Integrations, Reorganisations, and Capital Markets. Assist the Firm's offices with a diverse range of corporate matters, often across multiple jurisdictions, such as drafting corporate documentation, large scale due diligence projects, drafting due diligence reports, and acting as a country or regional co-ordinator on global transactions. Work as part of project teams with other Baker McKenzie lawyers, legal project managers, and legal tech team members from across the firm's global network of offices. Escalate project-specific issues to the Belfast management group or project partner as appropriate. Develop strong working relationships with partners and lawyers in various practice groups in a variety of jurisdictions. Assist with bespoke projects other than billable matters, such as contributing to the identification of innovative services, methods, know-how, and platforms to assist in achieving efficiencies and continual process improvement. Skills and Experience Required: Qualified as a solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England and Wales, with demonstrable corporate experience. Ability to review, analyse, and organise documentary and factual evidence, advising on risk and practical mitigation measures. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team with others of various experience levels as well as individually. Sound commercial awareness and a "client first" service orientation. Ability to set high standards of performance and deliver desired results. A "self-starter" who is collaborative, pragmatic, commercial, and adaptable in their approach. Excellent writing and organisation skills. Ability to balance work priorities and manage deadlines effectively. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online research tools.

Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid Role and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be an experienced corporate solicitor with a track record of dealing with a wide variety of legal issues and an ability to hit the ground running, offering pragmatic, strategic legal advice to a high standard and to challenging deadlines. You will work on reorganisations, integrations, corporate and securities transactional matters, and other multijurisdictional projects that are often cross-border, high value, and complex in nature; and develop skills to deliver the highest quality service for our world-class clients across the globe. The successful candidate will: Work closely with a variety of the Firm's practice groups including, for example, Reorganisations, Cross Border Transactions and Integrations, Corporate and Securities, and M&A. Assist the Firm's offices with a diverse range of matters, often across multiple jurisdictions, such as acting as a country or regional coordinator and drafting corporate documentation. Work as part of project teams with other Baker McKenzie lawyers, legal project managers, and members of the legal tech team from across the firm's global network of offices. Escalate project-specific issues to the Belfast management group or project partner as appropriate. Develop strong working relationships with partners and lawyers in various practice groups in a variety of jurisdictions. Assist with bespoke projects other than billable matters such as contributing to the identification of innovative services, methods, know-how and platforms to assist in achieving efficiencies and continual process improvement. Skills and Experience Required: Qualified as a solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England and Wales, with demonstrable corporate experience. Ability to review, analyse, and organise documentary and factual evidence, advising on risk and practical mitigation measures. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team with others of various experience levels as well as individually. Sound commercial awareness and a "client first" service orientation. Ability to set high standards of performance and deliver desired results. A "self-starter" who is collaborative, pragmatic, commercial and adaptable in their approach. Excellent writing and organisation skills. Ability to balance work priorities and manage deadlines effectively. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online research tools.

Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid The opportunity: We are looking for Lawyers to join our market leading Employment Practice in our newly established team in Belfast working primarily with our London team as well as across the region and the globe. Our Employment team work with our clients on the full range of domestic and international employment issues. We work with a broad range of blue chip and global clients across a range of sectors, including financial services, TMT, pharmaceutical, transport, consumer and retail. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team in Belfast working alongside and as an integral part of the London team handling high quality, varied and interesting work. This will include global projects and transactions, high profile domestic instructions, complex litigation, and strategic HR advisory work. Working at Baker McKenzie: Baker McKenzie is the world's leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services. We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast. We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as individual and as exceptional as you. About the role: As part of this role, the successful candidate will: Responsibilities: Examples of matters you can be involved in include: Transactions: Advising on diligence reviews and preparing diligence reports; Co-ordinating multi-jurisdictional disclosure schedules; Advising on global business carve outs in advance of sales and post-acquisition integrations; Advising on when TUPE applies and relevant consequences, for example, protection against dismissal, changing terms and conditions, the election of worker representatives and protective awards; Advising on TUPE information and consultation requirements; Drafting and negotiating relevant provisions in core transactional documentation; Advising on other associated transactional matters as required Redundancy: Advising on when a redundancy situation arises and requirements of individual and collective redundancy procedures; Advising on domestic issues such as pooling and the application of appropriate selection criteria. Multi-jurisdictional projects: Being part of a team working on global or multi-jurisdictional projects, such as restructuring exercises, global policy or contract reviews, pay equity reviews and other compliance projects; Co-ordinating and reviewing global advice to prepare centralised advice to clients. Litigation: Working on Employment Tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and equal pay claims; Managing and conducting disclosure exercises; Preparing ET3 forms, Grounds of Resistance and witness statements; Advising on and negotiating settlements; Advising on the enforceability of restrictive covenants. Investigations: Conducting fact finding investigations into employee allegations, including grievances and whistleblowing allegations; Advising on investigation procedures including scoping. Data Subject Access Requests: Preparing data privacy notices; Advising on applicable search terms in response to data subject access requests; Reviewing and redacting documents as required. Travel requirements: Some travel may be required. Essential Criteria: To be successful in this role you will need: Skills and Experience: Qualified as a solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England and Wales Excellent academics coupled with evidence of good quality training and strong employment experience gained from a leading employment practice. Good commercial mind-set, a strong team player and have the ability to build excellent relationships with clients. Personal qualities These personal qualities represent the shared characteristics of high performers across Baker McKenzie, regardless of job level and location. Know-how Demonstrates the ability to identify the real issue, and to anticipate requirements and potential consequences; distils a range of possibilities by thinking in a considered, prudent manner. Has the capacity to take on new ideas and develop knowledge and think holistically about business and address media, analyst, employee, and client audiences Able to move through a variety of tasks requiring different approaches, knowledge, and expertise, with the agility of mind and capacity for analysis and synthesis. Dedication Driven by a strong personal sense of integrity and upholds exemplary quality standards. Prepares thoroughly, takes responsibility, uses initiative, and is self-reliant to ensure work progresses to the fullest extent possible Hardworking and diligent with a keen understanding of client demands. Demonstrates composure when dealing with difficult situations. Personal Impact Uses complex, coordinated influencing/negotiation strategies, adapted to people, organizations, and/or the situation, e.g., networks. Leverages direct reports to facilitate increased collaboration across the organization. Builds partnerships based on a common agreement that acknowledges individual differences but creates a new commonality beyond root belief large-scale. Creates a positive impression at all times; develops relationships through collaboration and reciprocity. Negotiates to achieve mutually satisfactory outcomes; shows good judgment on when to stand strong and when to compromise. Invests in, nurtures, and builds a network of productive relationships. Humanity Respectful to others, regardless of their position, and earns the respect of others by being transparent. Has care and concern for others and a genuine interest in others as people. Treats delicate or confidential issues with discretion

Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid The opportunity: The Security Architect for Network and Cloud will lead the design and development of the Firm's cloud network security solutions. You will oversee the operation and configuration of the Firm's cloud security toolsets. This will include the design and management of CNAPP (cloud-native application protection platform) and CASB (cloud access security broker) technologies. Working at Baker McKenzie: Baker McKenzie is the world's leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services. We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast. We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as individual and as exceptional as you. Responsibilities: Design and implement cloud-native security architectures and solutions Design and implement CASB strategies to protect the Firm's cloud services and applications Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and best practices for cloud environments Conduct security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and applications Create and Maintain solution documentation for cloud network security Skills and Experience: A Computer Science bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience Extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise cloud security solutions Extensive working experience with Microsoft cloud security tools including Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Experience in deploying enterprise CASB and CNAPP solutions Experience configuring and troubleshooting network security, including security groups, network ACLs and load balancers in cloud environments Strong knowledge of IAM solutions with desired experience in Microsoft Entra ID Strong application and Network security risk assessment skills to identify gaps in security configuration and design Expert-level problem-solving and analytical skills Strong written and oral English communication skills, and ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical constituents Strong Knowledge and understanding of network security frameworks and compliance standards