Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

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. 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; 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 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 Advising on applicable search terms in response to data subject access requests; Reviewing and redacting documents as required. Some travel may be required. 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. 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

Reorganisations / Cross Border Transactions and Integrations Lawyer Business Services Belfast Description 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. Responsibilities 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.

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 excellent academics and 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.

Security Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer Description Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid The opportunity: The Security Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer will oversee and serve as a technical resource for all assessment activities related to the security posture of existing and proposed firm systems, platforms, and processes to protect and continually improve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems per the firm's business objectives, regulatory requirements, and strategic goals. Main responsibilities Perform security penetration testing of the Firm's systems, platforms, and applications Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the VAPT function Serve as the system owner for common VAPT toolsets, platforms, and processes Skills and experience A Computer Science bachelor's degree or substantially equivalent experience CISSP is required GIAC GPEN or GWAPT is preferred Offensive Security OSCP is required Commanding knowledge of VAPT concepts and best practices, including the requirements for WhiteHat/ethical hacking Expert understanding of the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test in the context of assessment scope, objectives, and deliverables Extensive experience with common automated VAPT tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave Expert in common attack tools and frameworks such as Wireshark, Kali, Metasploit, etc. Expert in mobile platform security technology, including vulnerability identification and exploitation tools, as well as mobile platform security best practices, frameworks, etc. Understand VAPT in the context of risk management and organizational priorities Passionate in the practice and pursuit of VAPT excellence Able to validate the presence of identified vulnerabilities with accuracy Authoritative mastery of OWASP, CVE, general security controls, and other foundational topics, such as the latest application and operating system exploits Expert knowledge of common scripting and programming languages is advantageous. Ongoing commitment to understanding the threat landscape and common adversary motivations/practices. Ability to quickly adapt practices to evolving circumstances Able to maintain critical thinking and composure under pressure Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical constituents. Proficiency in oral and written English Capable of assisting with the preparation of internal training materials and documentation 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. 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.