Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

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. 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; 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; 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 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.

A global leading law firm is searching for an experienced Employment Lawyer in Belfast with 4-6 years PQE. The role involves advising on complex employment issues, working on high-profile litigation and transactions, and participating in international projects. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work in a team. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered, making it a desirable career opportunity.

Overview Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid Security Architect for Network and Cloud Description 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. 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 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 Employer and Benefits 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.

A leading law firm seeks Lawyers to join their new Employment Practice in Belfast. This role involves handling high-quality work, including global projects and complex litigation. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with strong employment experience and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. The firm offers a great benefits package and values personal qualities like integrity and teamwork.

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