Baker & McKenzie Solicitors
Description The Role We are seeking an ambitious, bright and talented junior to mid-level fund formation associate to join our team and advise managers and investors on international fund formation and investment mandates. You will work closely with James Burdett, who leads the Funds team as well as other partners and associates in the team covering funds regulatory, tax and carried interest structuring on exciting and challenging mandates for leading name fund managers and institutional investors. Associates are given regular and direct contact with clients, with a culture based on associates being given the level of responsibility for which they are capable, rather than a PQE based method of work allocation There are opportunities for secondments with clients and posting to other offices under the firm's associate transfer programme is also a possibility. As a member of our Global Funds Group, you will be part of a dynamic and diverse team of lawyers who work closely together as a team and rely on each other for support on executing funds mandates, developing new clients, knowledge sharing and training. The Global Funds Group has a full time Knowledge Lawyer (London based) and dedicated business development support. You will also be involved in our bi-annual Global Funds Training (a two day off-site meeting next to be held in London in October 2019). The Team The Funds team sits within the Private Equity & Funds Group in the Corporate Department. The Private Equity & Funds Group comprises six partners and 20 associates covering fund formation, private equity M&A and investor work. The Group advises private equity, infrastructure and real estate fund managers on transactions and fund formations and also has a stable of high-profile institutional investor clients including sovereign wealth funds, private investment companies, private and government-linked pension funds, investment companies, endowments and insurance companies whom we advise on fund investment, co- investments and direct investment into alternative assets. The London Funds Group is an integral and leading part of our Global Funds Group which numbers nearly 100 lawyers in our offices around the world, including in the US, Canada, Latin America, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Spain, Middle East, Singapore, Hong Kong/China, Japan and Australia. The Group is co- chaired by London partner, James Burdett and Hong Kong partner, Jason Ng. There are four other groups within the Corporate Department covering other transactional disciplines including general M&A (public and private), capital markets, projects and reorganisations. In addition the Department provides advisory services to its corporate, asset management and institutional investor clients covering board level compliance, corporate governance support and investment advisory mandates, to a wide range of clients, including listed PLCs, financial institutions, and major multinational corporates. Our practice is broad, and virtually all of what we do is cross - border. The London Corporate team has over 150 fee earners and business professionals and we work across 6 key industry groups: Consumer goods & Retail, Energy Mining & Infrastructure, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Industrials, Manufacturing& Transportation, Technology, Media and Telecoms. Our key differentiator is our Lawyers who collaborate across borders, markets and industries around the globe. Our Lawyers embrace new ideas and emerging technologies to give businesses confidence in these uncertain times. Our clients include nearly all of the world's 100 largest public companies and more than three-quarters of the Fortune 500. Key Skills and Experience Required A qualified lawyer with excellent academics credentials Commerciality and an interest in business development experience Excellent written communication and drafting skills Initiative and proactivity Strong service orientation - a "client first" culture Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and to take responsibility for this relationship High work standards Flexible work practices Outstanding communication skills and the ability to adapt style as required Ability to work well in both a team and individually A keenness to learn Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the Firm 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 London you will be part of a 950 person office, which is also our largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie London is well established in the UK 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, friendly and supportive. The strength of the firm and our culture is evidenced by a number of recent awards, including: Thomson Reuters (formerly Acritas' Sharplegal) Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index, 2010- 2022 - ranked 1st The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers : currently ranked 52nd Thomson Reuters ranked the Firm No. 1 for cross-border deals for the last 12 years. More than 70% of our deals are cross-border. For the 14th consecutive year, the Firm was ranked first for deals with emerging market involvement, by both number of announced and completed deals. Law360 ranked the Firm as one of the 400 Largest US Law Firms in in its annual survey in 2020. Identified as one of the Hall of Fame for best law firms for women by Working Mother magazine, . Named one of Stonewall's Top 100 Employers for LGBTQ+, . Ranked as one of the Top 75 Employers in the 2021 Social Mobility Employer Index. Received Double Certification for earning top marks in the 2022 Corporate Equality Index and Equidad MX of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Winner of the Europe Mentorship Programme - International Firm award in the Euromoney Women in Business Law Europe Awards 2021 Winner of the Gender Diversity International Firm, Talent Management International Firm, and Work-Life Balance International Firm awards in the Euromoney Women in Business Law Asia Awards 2021 Have a look at our YouTube channel to find out more about us! To At Baker McKenzie we welcome direct applications. Please click on the icon to start the online application process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. For more information about this position or to discuss any adjustments you may require during the process please contact in confidence, David Roberts, Recruitment Manager, on or Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice herePlease note Baker McKenzie does not accept unsolicited CVs. Please click here for details of our Agency Policy and commitment to sourcing directly. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion As the first truly global law firm, diversity and inclusion are foundational to our culture and strategic vision. We are a Firm of individuals from across the globe with different backgrounds, ideas, and points of view who collegially work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources, including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people. Our global strategy is focused on our people, our culture, our clients and the communities where we operate. In 2019 we enacted ambitious new targets related to gender, racial and ethnic diversity at the Firm. These targets are viewed as a floor, not a ceiling, to advancing underrepresented groups, and they are backed by a variety of strategic initiatives aimed at achieving our goals. Our strategic vision is supported in London by six active employee led networks which champion diversity, lead on a number of internal campaigns and deliver a range of activity to celebrate differences in identity, inclusion, and key dates throughout the year including: LGBT+ History Month, International Women's Day, International Trans Day of Visibility, Mental Health Awareness Week, Pride, Black History Month, Social Mobility Week, International Day of Disabled Persons and many more! Baker McKenzie London has been accredited by Disability Confident, joining over 18,000 organisations that have signed up to help change behaviours and cultures in businesses, networks and communities and reap the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices.
Description The Role We are seeking an ambitious, bright and talented junior to mid-level fund formation associate to join our team and advise managers and investors on international fund formation and investment mandates. You will work closely with James Burdett, who leads the Funds team as well as other partners and associates in the team covering funds regulatory, tax and carried interest structuring on exciting and challenging mandates for leading name fund managers and institutional investors. Associates are given regular and direct contact with clients, with a culture based on associates being given the level of responsibility for which they are capable, rather than a PQE based method of work allocation There are opportunities for secondments with clients and posting to other offices under the firm's associate transfer programme is also a possibility. As a member of our Global Funds Group, you will be part of a dynamic and diverse team of lawyers who work closely together as a team and rely on each other for support on executing funds mandates, developing new clients, knowledge sharing and training. The Global Funds Group has a full time Knowledge Lawyer (London based) and dedicated business development support. You will also be involved in our bi-annual Global Funds Training (a two day off-site meeting next to be held in London in October 2019). The Team The Funds team sits within the Private Equity & Funds Group in the Corporate Department. The Private Equity & Funds Group comprises six partners and 20 associates covering fund formation, private equity M&A and investor work. The Group advises private equity, infrastructure and real estate fund managers on transactions and fund formations and also has a stable of high-profile institutional investor clients including sovereign wealth funds, private investment companies, private and government-linked pension funds, investment companies, endowments and insurance companies whom we advise on fund investment, co- investments and direct investment into alternative assets. The London Funds Group is an integral and leading part of our Global Funds Group which numbers nearly 100 lawyers in our offices around the world, including in the US, Canada, Latin America, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Spain, Middle East, Singapore, Hong Kong/China, Japan and Australia. The Group is co- chaired by London partner, James Burdett and Hong Kong partner, Jason Ng. There are four other groups within the Corporate Department covering other transactional disciplines including general M&A (public and private), capital markets, projects and reorganisations. In addition the Department provides advisory services to its corporate, asset management and institutional investor clients covering board level compliance, corporate governance support and investment advisory mandates, to a wide range of clients, including listed PLCs, financial institutions, and major multinational corporates. Our practice is broad, and virtually all of what we do is cross - border. The London Corporate team has over 150 fee earners and business professionals and we work across 6 key industry groups: Consumer goods & Retail, Energy Mining & Infrastructure, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Industrials, Manufacturing& Transportation, Technology, Media and Telecoms. Our key differentiator is our Lawyers who collaborate across borders, markets and industries around the globe. Our Lawyers embrace new ideas and emerging technologies to give businesses confidence in these uncertain times. Our clients include nearly all of the world's 100 largest public companies and more than three-quarters of the Fortune 500. Key Skills and Experience Required A qualified lawyer with excellent academics credentials Commerciality and an interest in business development experience Excellent written communication and drafting skills Initiative and proactivity Strong service orientation - a "client first" culture Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and to take responsibility for this relationship High work standards Flexible work practices Outstanding communication skills and the ability to adapt style as required Ability to work well in both a team and individually A keenness to learn Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the Firm 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 London you will be part of a 950 person office, which is also our largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie London is well established in the UK 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, friendly and supportive. The strength of the firm and our culture is evidenced by a number of recent awards, including: Thomson Reuters (formerly Acritas' Sharplegal) Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index, 2010- 2022 - ranked 1st The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers : currently ranked 52nd Thomson Reuters ranked the Firm No. 1 for cross-border deals for the last 12 years. More than 70% of our deals are cross-border. For the 14th consecutive year, the Firm was ranked first for deals with emerging market involvement, by both number of announced and completed deals. Law360 ranked the Firm as one of the 400 Largest US Law Firms in in its annual survey in 2020. Identified as one of the Hall of Fame for best law firms for women by Working Mother magazine, . Named one of Stonewall's Top 100 Employers for LGBTQ+, . Ranked as one of the Top 75 Employers in the 2021 Social Mobility Employer Index. Received Double Certification for earning top marks in the 2022 Corporate Equality Index and Equidad MX of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Winner of the Europe Mentorship Programme - International Firm award in the Euromoney Women in Business Law Europe Awards 2021 Winner of the Gender Diversity International Firm, Talent Management International Firm, and Work-Life Balance International Firm awards in the Euromoney Women in Business Law Asia Awards 2021 Have a look at our YouTube channel to find out more about us! To At Baker McKenzie we welcome direct applications. Please click on the icon to start the online application process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. For more information about this position or to discuss any adjustments you may require during the process please contact in confidence, David Roberts, Recruitment Manager, on or Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice herePlease note Baker McKenzie does not accept unsolicited CVs. Please click here for details of our Agency Policy and commitment to sourcing directly. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion As the first truly global law firm, diversity and inclusion are foundational to our culture and strategic vision. We are a Firm of individuals from across the globe with different backgrounds, ideas, and points of view who collegially work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources, including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people. Our global strategy is focused on our people, our culture, our clients and the communities where we operate. In 2019 we enacted ambitious new targets related to gender, racial and ethnic diversity at the Firm. These targets are viewed as a floor, not a ceiling, to advancing underrepresented groups, and they are backed by a variety of strategic initiatives aimed at achieving our goals. Our strategic vision is supported in London by six active employee led networks which champion diversity, lead on a number of internal campaigns and deliver a range of activity to celebrate differences in identity, inclusion, and key dates throughout the year including: LGBT+ History Month, International Women's Day, International Trans Day of Visibility, Mental Health Awareness Week, Pride, Black History Month, Social Mobility Week, International Day of Disabled Persons and many more! Baker McKenzie London has been accredited by Disability Confident, joining over 18,000 organisations that have signed up to help change behaviours and cultures in businesses, networks and communities and reap the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices.
White & Case
Advisor, Global Mobility Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary As a member of the People Team, you are tasked with helping White & Case translate our business strategy into business imperatives that deliver on our 2020 vision of profitable growth, engaged people and outstanding client relationships. You primary responsible will be to provide internal Global Mobility services covering immigration and international assignment support to our partners, staff, cross barder hires and client secondees. In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues in the People Function to provide advice and support on all aspects of mobility. You will ensure policies, guidelines and best practice relating to the movement of employees are in line with statutory tax, social security and immigration requirements, and are competitive within the international market. Duties and Accountabilities The Responsibilities Coordination of inbound and outbound assignments for a dedicated business function in line with GM service level agreements and Global PoliciesInternational Assignments: Take the lead on UK and EU immigration monitoring, administration and advice. This also includes proactively staying up to date on restrictions, challenges and changes to existing processes, advising stakeholders of potential impact on project staffing and implementing alternative solutions as and where required. Provide advice to both assignees and business leaders on expatriate policy and the associated costs, understanding the business need and advising accordingly Be responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration related to assignments, including work permit applications, salary payment arrangements, changes to flexible benefits, processing of reimbursements, the allocation of costs to the relevant practice group/overseas office and year-end activities. Liaise and advise assignees on all aspects of their international assignment. Cross-border Tax: Monitoring employee location presence on international staffing assignments with respect to tax liabilities Advising project Partners, employees as well as HR on tax obligations including cost to the firm, guide them through the appropriate process and implement solutions as required Assisting employees through tax filing process with our corporate tax advisor Participate in the team's meetings to continue to updating and improve mobility tools and processes Ensure GM processes are followed, and develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of the GM role, including tax, immigration and service provider provisions Be responsible for liaising with the Finance department to ensure relevant payments are made. Manage relationships with third parties who provide services to assignees, such as: relocation specialists, housing vendors/brokers, tax consultants, language tuition, etc. Liaise with vendors to coordinate and manage White & Case tenancies on behalf of assignees. Develop and manage relationships with HR colleagues, assignees and Partners Demonstrates experience and understanding of the requirement to alignment global mobility programs to the Strategy of the Firm Deliver training to new and incumbent mobility, HR and Finance staff in local offices and businesses Actively contribute to weekly Global Mobility operations team calls, bringing forward your cases as applicable for input, learning from others and proactively raising areas for improvement Keep abreast of market trends, cost of living data and best practice to ensure the Firm offers assignees competitive assignment packages. Client Secondments and Lateral Hires: Liaise with Recruitment and HR teams to advise on immigration and work permit issues Amend/review client secondee and lateral hire offer letters, in accordance with the Firm's relocation policies and guidelines Work with internal deparmtnets (Tax, Finance, Payroll, HR etc) to structure deals that are commercially viable, consistant and complaint. Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge Education/Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree desirable Three or more years of experience in global mobility, ideally within a law firm or other professional services organization Experience and comprehensive knowledge of UK immigration Candidate profile: Have a global mindset with experience working in a global organization Discrete and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to manage difficult conversations Active interest of all aspects of immigration. Well-developed organizational and project management skills with the proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment Strong problem solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions and approaches, initiate change and advocate for continuous improvement Client service oriented High level of confidentiality and integrity Self-motivated and achievement oriented Is a team player with a collaborative and consultative approach Committed to excellence Inclusive and culturally sensitive Resilient Location and Reporting This role is located in the London office This role reports to the Global Mobility Manager based in London Our standard hours are 09:30 - 18:00, however flexibility may be required Location and Reporting White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. 1The above is a general description of the essential duties aspsociated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Primary Location : United Kingdom-London Expected Workplace: Hybrid Job Posting : Sep 12, 2022, 12:03:05 PM
Advisor, Global Mobility Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary As a member of the People Team, you are tasked with helping White & Case translate our business strategy into business imperatives that deliver on our 2020 vision of profitable growth, engaged people and outstanding client relationships. You primary responsible will be to provide internal Global Mobility services covering immigration and international assignment support to our partners, staff, cross barder hires and client secondees. In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues in the People Function to provide advice and support on all aspects of mobility. You will ensure policies, guidelines and best practice relating to the movement of employees are in line with statutory tax, social security and immigration requirements, and are competitive within the international market. Duties and Accountabilities The Responsibilities Coordination of inbound and outbound assignments for a dedicated business function in line with GM service level agreements and Global PoliciesInternational Assignments: Take the lead on UK and EU immigration monitoring, administration and advice. This also includes proactively staying up to date on restrictions, challenges and changes to existing processes, advising stakeholders of potential impact on project staffing and implementing alternative solutions as and where required. Provide advice to both assignees and business leaders on expatriate policy and the associated costs, understanding the business need and advising accordingly Be responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration related to assignments, including work permit applications, salary payment arrangements, changes to flexible benefits, processing of reimbursements, the allocation of costs to the relevant practice group/overseas office and year-end activities. Liaise and advise assignees on all aspects of their international assignment. Cross-border Tax: Monitoring employee location presence on international staffing assignments with respect to tax liabilities Advising project Partners, employees as well as HR on tax obligations including cost to the firm, guide them through the appropriate process and implement solutions as required Assisting employees through tax filing process with our corporate tax advisor Participate in the team's meetings to continue to updating and improve mobility tools and processes Ensure GM processes are followed, and develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of the GM role, including tax, immigration and service provider provisions Be responsible for liaising with the Finance department to ensure relevant payments are made. Manage relationships with third parties who provide services to assignees, such as: relocation specialists, housing vendors/brokers, tax consultants, language tuition, etc. Liaise with vendors to coordinate and manage White & Case tenancies on behalf of assignees. Develop and manage relationships with HR colleagues, assignees and Partners Demonstrates experience and understanding of the requirement to alignment global mobility programs to the Strategy of the Firm Deliver training to new and incumbent mobility, HR and Finance staff in local offices and businesses Actively contribute to weekly Global Mobility operations team calls, bringing forward your cases as applicable for input, learning from others and proactively raising areas for improvement Keep abreast of market trends, cost of living data and best practice to ensure the Firm offers assignees competitive assignment packages. Client Secondments and Lateral Hires: Liaise with Recruitment and HR teams to advise on immigration and work permit issues Amend/review client secondee and lateral hire offer letters, in accordance with the Firm's relocation policies and guidelines Work with internal deparmtnets (Tax, Finance, Payroll, HR etc) to structure deals that are commercially viable, consistant and complaint. Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge Education/Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree desirable Three or more years of experience in global mobility, ideally within a law firm or other professional services organization Experience and comprehensive knowledge of UK immigration Candidate profile: Have a global mindset with experience working in a global organization Discrete and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to manage difficult conversations Active interest of all aspects of immigration. Well-developed organizational and project management skills with the proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment Strong problem solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions and approaches, initiate change and advocate for continuous improvement Client service oriented High level of confidentiality and integrity Self-motivated and achievement oriented Is a team player with a collaborative and consultative approach Committed to excellence Inclusive and culturally sensitive Resilient Location and Reporting This role is located in the London office This role reports to the Global Mobility Manager based in London Our standard hours are 09:30 - 18:00, however flexibility may be required Location and Reporting White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. 1The above is a general description of the essential duties aspsociated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Primary Location : United Kingdom-London Expected Workplace: Hybrid Job Posting : Sep 12, 2022, 12:03:05 PM
