Compensation Paralegal

Description

Baker & McKenzie LLP seeks a paralegal for the Executive Compensation practice to be based in Chicago, California (San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles) or New York.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys with client matters related to U.S. and global executive compensation, equity incentive (e.g., stock option, ESPP and RSUs) and other incentive arrangements, involving:

• Prepare various securities, tax, currency control and other filings/ruling applications to ensure compliance for compensation arrangements around the world, including U.S. blue sky filings.
• Correspondence with Baker McKenzie offices and correspondent law firms around the world to assist with submission of filings and providing advice on compensation arrangements.
• Manage filing calendars for larger clients with multiple filings throughout the year and proactively correspond with clients to complete necessary filings.
• Draft and prepare other correspondence, memoranda, charts, etc. for clients in relation to global compensation arrangements, and manage global surveys.
• Assist with corporate transactions affecting compensation arrangements, such as M&As, spin-offs, divestitures, IPOs and other transactions.
• Contribute to the identification of innovative services and methods to assist in achieving efficiencies and continual process improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program preferred.
• Working experience in global law firm, ideally with executive or equity compensation, global employment or corporate reorganization experience (or other multi-jurisdictional practice area).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and online research tools.
• Excellent writing and organization skills – takes responsibility for projects, and used to balancing work priorities and managing deadlines.
• Good decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work individually and within a team of various experience levels in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen to develop and use initiative.

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.

Additional Information

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. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify [email protected] .

Pay Transparency

• This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.
• The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $56,000 to $90,000 (annually) if located in an office in the state of Chicago and California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
• California notice: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories (arrest and conviction records), in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.