Our bAgile program encourages a range of flexible work opportunities for all. We invite you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require to equitably participate in the recruitment process or in performing the requirements of a role at Baker McKenzie. How would you describe your firm’s culture? Many of our seasonal clerks, graduates and lawyers say that the reason they join us is because of our people and culture. In Melbourne, the size of our office enables everyone to get to know each other plus you have the benefit of a strong global connection ot our other offices, offering something unique and special to our people. Our people are genuinely friendly and diverse and enjoy coming to work every day. Our social and sports committee contribute to the Firm’s social glue - offering regular Firm drinks, events and sporting activities. We also offer a range of social and financial benefits (including massages, discounted movie tickets, study assistance, corporate discounts, etc.). How does your firm distinguish itself from other law firms? Baker McKenzie’s key difference is that, unlike other firms, we were ‘born global’. Our practices and culture are well established and integrated globally, which is why many clients and lawyers choose to work with us. Our global development roadmap, the Development Framework, clearly explains what success looks like at each career stage at Baker McKenzie. Our lawyers benefit from an Australian professional development curriculum based on the Development Framework – from black letter law to practice-specific skills and knowledge development at the local, regional and global levels.
Our lawyers also attend regional/global training and events/conferences relating to their practices to help develop networks and legal skills. Further, they attend regional transition programs at each career stage which provide development in the key skills our lawyers need – like people leadership, business development and project management – and which enable them to foster relationships with international peers at the same career stage. Previously, programs have been held in Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo. We also provide our lawyers with opportunities to attend USA summer school courses and scholarships for full-time legal study overseas. In addition, the Firm offers opportunities for lawyers at varying stages of their career to work directly for clients or with our other offices in the Asia Pacific region and globally. In the last few years, we have placed lawyers in London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, Stockholm, Chicago, Washington DC, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Rio de Janeiro, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Taipei, Singapore, Shanghai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Jakarta, Myanmar, Johannesburg, and of course, we have had lawyers across our network come to work with our Australian offices too. What are some notable awards your firm has recently received? World’s Best Law Firm Brand - Acritas’ Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index - 2021 - 11th consecutive year. Number one legal brand in the Asia Pacific region - Acritas’ Asia Pacific Brand Index 2020 4th consecutive year. Top global law firm for 2019 - Law360 (ranking of top 20
firms with greatest global reach and expertise) - 9th consecutive year. Ranked number 1 firm in the world by number of M&A crossborder deals over the past decade - Thomson Reuters. Chambers Global released its 2021 guide, ranking Baker McKenzie in 310 practice areas and in 385 lawyer categories. Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2021 - 11th consecutive year. One of Stonewall’s Top Global Employers for 2020. The Firm was one of only 17 companies worldwide to have been recognised for its work in LGBT+ inclusion. Baker McKenzie was also awarded the Global Trans Inclusion Award 2020. Identified as one of the best law firms for women by Working Mother magazine, Law360 and Euromoney. Silver Employer recognition at the LGBTI Inclusion Awards - The Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Australian Law Awards - winner of the Wellness Initiative of the Year 2020. What significant work has your firm recently undertaken? Locally and globally, Baker McKenzie works on significant and high-profile matters, for leading local and global clients. We have the experience, knowledge and expertise, both at a local and global level, to meet complex demands from our clients. • Advised Korea Zinc Co., Ltd. on its agreement with ACCIONA to jointly develop and operate the 923MW MacIntyre Wind Farm in southeast Queensland. • Acted for HMS on its acquisition of Lorica Health, one of the largest payment accuracy solutions providers in Australia. • Acted for Youfoodz Holdings Limited (Youfoodz), one of Australia’s fastest growing consumer food brands, on 70
