Baker McKenzie is the world's premier
global law firm. London is home to the firm's largest office where
Baker McKenzie has been well established since its opening in 1961.
With more than 400 lawyers, we deliver high-quality local solutions
across a broad range of practices and offer global advice in
conjunction with our international offices. With a strong
international client base, we have considerable expertise in acting
on, and coordinating, complex cross border transactions and disputes.
You'll find the work here as
interesting as it is impactful. We have a wide variety of practice
areas, an impressive range of international opportunities and
training that's proven to turn talented graduates into leading
lawyers. At Baker McKenzie, we foster an environment that's
genuinely collegiate, collaborative and supportive.
Our Training Contracts last for two
years and give you the opportunity to experience four practice
areas. All Trainee Solicitors are required to undertake a Corporate
or Banking seat. There are also opportunities for client or overseas secondments.
Main duties and responsibilities
The Training Contract commences with
a highly interactive and practical induction programme which focuses
on key skills including practical problem solving, presenting and
the application of information technology.
At the beginning of each seat you
will be assigned a dedicated supervisor who will monitor your
training and development throughout the seat. In addition, you will
have formal and informal reviews with your supervisor to discuss
your progress and regular meetings with the Graduate Recruitment and
Development team to explore subsequent seat preferences. The firm's
training programmes include important components on management and
other business skills, as well as seminars and workshops on key
legal topics for each practice area.
Given the nature of our work, we
require Trainee Solicitors to function as part of a co-ordinated
team. As our work can be very intensive with tight deadlines, a
highly focused and organised approach is required. Deals often
involve substantial contact with Baker McKenzie offices around the
world, as well as other departments in the London office as
necessary. Our seat rotation policy ensures you experience different
areas of law, including contentious law. Corporate work is at the
heart of our firm, so all Trainee Solicitors are required to
complete six months in a transactional seat.
There is also a range of
opportunities open to all employees including our trainees from
engagement in our Diversity projects and Community outreach
initiatives to Graduate Recruitment.
What we look for
To be eligible, you'll need to be on
track for a 2:1 degree. We're looking for those who have achieved a
consistently high level of performance and have an international
focus, strong leadership skills, as well as intellect and
initiative. Effective communication skills, together with the
ability to be creative and practical problem solvers, team players
and to have a sense of humour, are qualities which will help them
stand out from the crowd. We accept applications from those with a
2:2 who have faced extenuating mitigating circumstances.
Skills and qualifications
You will need to be on track for a
2:1 degree. We accept applications from those with a 2:2 who have
faced extenuating mitigating circumstances.
As part of the screening process we
will also look at candidates' work experience, responsibilities and
motivations to becoming a Commercial Solicitor at Baker McKenzie.
Find out more at: https://uk-graduates.bakermckenzie.com/ Salary
package: £50,000 in first year, rising to £55,000 in second
year Posting date: 1st February 2025 Closing date: 1st
April 2025 Location: London
Additional Information
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 London 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.
To help manage your expectations,
please see below our assessment timeline:
February 1st 2025 - Applications open.
February 1st - April 1st 2025 -
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All applications
will be reviewed prior to online tests being sent out.
April 1st 2025 - Application deadline.
April 2025 - Successful candidates
sent invite to undertake online tests and a video interview.
May 2025 - Successful candidates
will attend an assessment centre.
May - June 2025 - Successful
candidates will be offered a Training Contract to commence in
March or September 2027.
