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May 28, 2026

Junior-Level Global Employment & Labor Law Associate

Labor & EmploymentCounseling
Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie

San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Chicago

Junior-Level Global Employment & Labor Law Associate

Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzieSan Francisco, Silicon Valley, Chicago

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Counseling

PQE

1-2 years

Locations

San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California | Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate Attorney role within the Global Employment & Labor Law practice group.
  • Advise US-based multinational clients on domestic and international employment and labor law matters, including M&A, restructuring, and global workforce management.
  • Focus on US and cross-border employment issues, providing commercially practical support for clients' global operations.
  • Seeking candidates with up to 2 years of experience; recent law graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Preferred experience includes employment counseling, transactional work, or a background in international employment law, though not required for recent graduates.
  • Position offered in the Chicago, San Francisco, or Palo Alto office.
  • Must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the Bar in the state of employment, or demonstrate intent to sit for the bar exam if a recent graduate.
  • Requires strong academic credentials, excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills, with top-tier law firm experience in employment practice highly preferred.
  • Ability to function effectively in a global team environment with culturally diverse members is essential.
  • Annual base compensation for California-based roles is $225,000 to $235,000, with individual pay determined by work location, skills, and experience.
  • The position is bonus eligible and includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Taylor Todd joined Baker McKenzie's San Francisco office in the Labor & Employment group.

    Kate reached out to me initially on a position I ultimately decided not to apply for, but we continued to stay in touch. I waffled on whether to make a move for several months. Kate was a sounding board for what other possibilities there were and helped me drill down on what was important in my next role. She was great about returning texts, emails, and calls, and she would get in contact immediately if she saw something she believed would be a good fit. Kate also helped me prepare for interviews and put my best foot forward. Once the offer came she gave an honest assessment on what was worth negotiating and how to do it— a huge value add for someone who is early in their career. Kate spent months talking with me before we found the right thing. She isn’t transactional, but rather invested in individuals she sees potential in and truly wants the right fit for them. Especially as someone young, first gen, and of the COVID law school generation navigating the challenging legal market, having someone to prep you and give the extra edge in interviews took a lot of stress out of the process and allowed me to focus on fit. Kate’s knowledge of different teams and working styles also helped me to feel confident in my decision to move after landing the offer. I couldn’t recommend her more!

    Baker McKenzie

    Taylor Todd

    Baker McKenzie • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Manda McElrath joined Baker McKenzie's Palo Alto office.

    Priya is absolutely amazing, and I am so happy I chose her as the recruiter to work with throughout my lateral move. Priya played a key role in helping me successfully transition from a regional, mid-sized firm to Big Law, offering thoughtful guidance, candid advice, and constant support (even when she was technically on vacation). From coordinating a barrage of interviews to offering a kind ear when things got overwhelming, she was incredibly helpful, reliable, and truly went the extra mile at every stage of the process.

    Baker McKenzie

    Manda McElrath

    Baker McKenzie • Palo Alto
  • Jenny Swan Clearman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jenny Swan Clearman

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Jenny Swan Clearman?

    Emily C. joined Baker McKenzie's Silicon Valley office in the Intellectual Property group.

    I cannot recommend Jenny enough. I had the pleasure of working with her during my recent job search. From our first conversation, it was clear that Jenny stood out from other recruiters I had met. She carefully listened to my career goals, and she only presented opportunities that aligned well with my needs. Jenny was incredibly supportive throughout my job search process, offering her resources, industry knowledge, and personalized guidance. I really appreciated her attention to detail, care, and patience, and I’m grateful for her help in bringing me to the next stage in my career.

    Baker McKenzie

    Emily C.

    Baker McKenzie • Silicon Valley

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Taylor Todd joined Baker McKenzie's San Francisco office in the Labor & Employment group.

    Kate reached out to me initially on a position I ultimately decided not to apply for, but we continued to stay in touch. I waffled on whether to make a move for several months. Kate was a sounding board for what other possibilities there were and helped me drill down on what was important in my next role. She was great about returning texts, emails, and calls, and she would get in contact immediately if she saw something she believed would be a good fit. Kate also helped me prepare for interviews and put my best foot forward. Once the offer came she gave an honest assessment on what was worth negotiating and how to do it— a huge value add for someone who is early in their career. Kate spent months talking with me before we found the right thing. She isn’t transactional, but rather invested in individuals she sees potential in and truly wants the right fit for them. Especially as someone young, first gen, and of the COVID law school generation navigating the challenging legal market, having someone to prep you and give the extra edge in interviews took a lot of stress out of the process and allowed me to focus on fit. Kate’s knowledge of different teams and working styles also helped me to feel confident in my decision to move after landing the offer. I couldn’t recommend her more!

    Baker McKenzie

    Taylor Todd

    Baker McKenzie • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Manda McElrath joined Baker McKenzie's Palo Alto office.

    Priya is absolutely amazing, and I am so happy I chose her as the recruiter to work with throughout my lateral move. Priya played a key role in helping me successfully transition from a regional, mid-sized firm to Big Law, offering thoughtful guidance, candid advice, and constant support (even when she was technically on vacation). From coordinating a barrage of interviews to offering a kind ear when things got overwhelming, she was incredibly helpful, reliable, and truly went the extra mile at every stage of the process.

    Baker McKenzie

    Manda McElrath

    Baker McKenzie • Palo Alto
  • Jenny Swan Clearman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jenny Swan Clearman

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Jenny Swan Clearman?

    Emily C. joined Baker McKenzie's Silicon Valley office in the Intellectual Property group.

    I cannot recommend Jenny enough. I had the pleasure of working with her during my recent job search. From our first conversation, it was clear that Jenny stood out from other recruiters I had met. She carefully listened to my career goals, and she only presented opportunities that aligned well with my needs. Jenny was incredibly supportive throughout my job search process, offering her resources, industry knowledge, and personalized guidance. I really appreciated her attention to detail, care, and patience, and I’m grateful for her help in bringing me to the next stage in my career.

    Baker McKenzie

    Emily C.

    Baker McKenzie • Silicon Valley