We are excited about the prospect of adding a team member to our
market-leading Employment Practice in Johannesburg. Our ideal
candidate is an exceptional employment lawyer who will join us as a
Mid-level Associate.
We work with our clients on the full range of domestic and
international employment matters. We partner with a broad range of
blue chip and global clients across a range of sectors, including
information technology, financial services, pharmaceutical,
healthcare, transport, consumer products, and retail.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a bustling, expanding and
strategically minded team working on high quality, varied and
interesting work, incorporating best international practice and
playing a valuable part in the South African employment law community.
We are excited to hear from candidates with extensive experience from
a reputable employment practices, and we also welcome applications
from candidates with a diverse employment law professional background.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of good
quality training and extensive experience gained from a leading
employment practice.
The successful candidate will need a good commercial mindset, be a
strong team player and have the ability to build excellent client relationships.
Main Responsibilities
Advising clients on a wide range of complex employment matters
(often on an international basis)
Workforce redesign and reductions
Employment agreements, management services agreements and
consultancy related contracts for executive hiring
Day to day employment law advice on individual employment law
aspects, including advice on termination, conditions of employment,
compensation and other benefits, as well as on collective labour law
issues such as mutual interest disputes and the impact of corporate
transactions on employees
Employment litigation
Developing relationships with clients including gaining a good
knowledge of the client's businesses, economic drivers, and market
and sector requirements in order to ensure the advice is relevant
and commercial
Engaging in business development activities, being active in the
promotion of the firm, and seeking new opportunities
Working as part of a team includes taking an active part in
sharing knowledge and experience within the team and guidance and
training of juniors
Experience and Skills Required:
Minimum 4 years of experience in employment law with a preference
of experience in a reputable law firm;
Bachelor of Laws degree;
Master of Laws degree in Labour Law (preferable);
Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa;
Ability to be self-motivated, organised and pragmatic while being
able to deliver under pressure;
Strong quantitative and analytical abilities as well as
problem-solving and time-management skills; and
Excellent organisational and general communication skills.
Why Join Us?
Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise
many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations
through our 13,200 people in 78 offices in 46 countries. Yet big does
not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their
role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest
standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave
in a collaborative and fulfilling way.
In Johannesburg you will be part of an office with over 100 people.
Originally opened in 2012, Baker McKenzie South Africa is well
established in South Africa as a leading international law firm and is
regularly involved in some of the country's most high-profile legal
matters. We can offer you the work, pride and experience of being part
of a leading law firm but in a local office environment that is
hardworking, yet friendly and supportive.
There are regular opportunities for secondments with clients and to
other offices under the firm's associate exchange programme.
To Apply
At Baker McKenzie, we welcome direct applications.
Please click on the Apply button on this
advertisement to complete the application form.
For more information about this position or to discuss any
adjustments you may require during the process please contact, in
confidence, Boipelo Soko, Recruitment Manager.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Please note Baker McKenzie does not accept unsolicited CVs.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Baker McKenzie has a culture of diversity and inclusion in its DNA -
since our beginning, the differences of our people have helped us to
work fluently across borders, cultures and practices. This is
intrinsic to everything we do and underpins Baker McKenzie's vision to
be the global law firm of choice. We understand that organisations
work best when people with different backgrounds and points of view
are brought together. We also know people perform at their best when
they can be themselves at work. Baker McKenzie is committed to serving
our clients with innovative solutions brought about by a diverse
talent pool and an inclusive community.
The Johannesburg office mirrors the wider firm in encouraging the
best people, regardless of race, culture, religion or belief (if any),
gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation
or age, to fulfil their professional aspirations with us so as to
create an exciting and diverse legal environment.
