Reorganisations / Cross Border Transactions and Integrations Lawyer

Overview

In this role you will provide pragmatic, strategic corporate advice on reorganisations, cross-border integrations, and securities matters for global clients. You will collaborate with multiple practice groups and coordinate multi-jurisdictional projects, delivering high-quality work under challenging deadlines. The position emphasizes developing innovative services and improving firm efficiencies within a world-class, globally connected team. You will contribute to a client-first culture in a highly collaborative environment that values expertise and practical solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• private health cover
• income protection
• life assurance
• employee assistance plan

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple Baker McKenzie practice groups to support reorganisations, cross-border transactions, and integrations
• Assist offices with diverse matters across jurisdictions, acting as country or regional coordinator and drafting corporate documents
• Join project teams with lawyers, legal project managers, and legal tech staff across global offices
• Escalate project-specific issues to Belfast management or project partner as appropriate
• Build strong relationships with partners and lawyers across jurisdictions
• Contribute to bespoke projects, identifying innovative services and efficiency improvements

Key requirements

• Qualified as a solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England and Wales with demonstrable corporate experience
• Ability to review and analyze documentary and factual evidence, advising on risk and mitigation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork skills and the ability to work both in teams and independently
• Commercial awareness and client-first orientation
• High standards of performance with ability to meet deadlines
• Self-starter, collaborative, pragmatic, and adaptable
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Ability to balance priorities and manage deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online research tools

• Strong communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint

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