The highest level a lawyer can achieve in private practice is a senior capital partner – A partner (also known as a “principal”) is a lead lawyer who receives a set portion of the firm`s gross profit as well as a large portion of his or her salary. This means that a partner also assumes the risk of the law firm – in a difficult legal market, they may be able to earn less income. Partners may also choose to take a salary rather than equity. More than half of the partners in Australian law firms have a salary. The program is open to employees who have been with us for at least two years, and the choice of location can be influenced by an employee`s interest in one country, the ability to speak another language, the business needs of one of our clients, or the needs of one of our practice groups – but does not depend on it. The role We are currently seeking a Senior Partner with 5-9 years of experience for our Transactional Practice Group – Energy and Resources, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions in Sydney. Team Baker McKenzie`s transactional practice group is at the forefront of providing business advice to large Australian and global companies, fund managers, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. We have one of Australia`s largest energy, infrastructure and resource teams with experience in all Australian jurisdictions. We are particularly known for our high-end mergers and acquisitions. With offices around the world, we offer our clients something that no other Australian law firm can offer – a leading Australian practice with access to an integrated global platform.
The Group`s main areas of specialization include complex M&A transactions, privatizations, publicly traded public and private transactions, PPPs, structured finance, major infrastructure (including digital and telecommunications infrastructure), energy, resources and utilities. As the world`s largest M&A firm, more than 1,300 lawyers conduct more cross-border transactions than any other law firm. Qualifications and Experience Our ideal candidate would have: Within private firms, junior lawyers are generally outperformed by partners, senior partners, partners (employees or equity) and practice managers. It is not uncommon for lawyers to wait five to ten years (if not more) to be offered a partnership that brings significant financial rewards as well as the responsibility of growing the firm. The Associate Education Program (ATP) is our flagship mobility program that was launched more than 30 years ago. Hundreds of employees have participated in this program to date. The career advancement of a lawyer in private practice will generally shift from a summer employee (during your penultimate year of law school) to a graduate lawyer, partner, senior partner and partner. Individual practitioners will typically develop their expertise in a number of practice areas. In contrast, lawyers employed in large law firms typically focus on specific areas of law such as tax law, criminal law, family law or intellectual property law. We support you on your way and give you access to our career framework when you sign up to provide you with a clear understanding of what high performance looks like at every stage of your career as a lawyer at Allens. Our world-class learning programs help you grow as far and as quickly as your talents and motivation move you forward, whether at the entry, associate or partner level.
We have over 15 global stage training programs that involve over 400 lawyers each year and aim to support you throughout your career, including: We also support a hybrid work model where working from home is part of the norm. About AllensAllens is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year tradition of shaping the future of our clients, employees and the communities in which we operate. Whether it`s leading the way in developing legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asian region or implementing many “firsts” on a range of industry and community issues, it`s in our DNA to make a difference and help shape the way our world looks. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we offer our customers a global network of 40 offices across 28 locations. With Allens, you will work at the forefront of the most complex and innovative business law on the market. You`ll work with lawyers and professionals at the helm of their game who, like you, strive to improve a little bit every day. And you`ll be helped take your career where you want it to be. Our development framework outlines the skills and personal qualities you need to succeed when working here.
This framework sheds light on how we recruit, develop and manage our talent, with specific pathways that define our roles for lawyers, corporate services and secretaries. It also gives you a comprehensive overview of what high performance looks like in the company. This living document provides a clear roadmap to success, and we`ll be there every step of the way to help you reach your potential. We have a deep understanding of corporate culture around the world and are able to bring the talent and experience you need to succeed. Harvard Business School chose the framework as one of its best case studies on talent management. We are in a period of significant and exciting growth and aim to expand our fund, super & wealth practice with a high-level senior partner/partner. As a member of our experienced and friendly team at Australia`s largest law firm, you will be challenged, supported and guided as you continue to learn and grow throughout your career at Allens. If you can get around (or overcome) these hurdles, then there`s good news: you`re likely to get well paid, and if you join the right company, you can eventually focus on issues that are close to your heart. There is also a strong element of prestige, many successful established lawyers rightly receive a certain degree of respect and admiration. In Sydney, the senior partner`s salary ranged from $135,000 to $165,000 in the first year at a world-class company, and in Melbourne between $120,000 and $150,000, including Super. For employees, the salary of first-year employees at a world-class company in Sydney ranged from $75,000 to $90,000 and for Melbourne between $70,000 and $85,000. We distinguish ourselves from other law firms by the way we think, work and behave.
In our global outlook from the beginning, we have been named the world`s strongest law firm brand by Acitas for 10 consecutive years, underscoring our commitment to being the best. We know how valuable our talent is in supporting this success, and that`s why we strive to provide the platform to nurture that talent. According to a 2017 survey by the National Association of Law Placement, the median starting salary in all private sector law firms for a new lawyer was $135,000. This means that half of the new lawyers earned more and the other half less. For law firms with more than 500 employees, the median starting salary was $160,000. The law firm Please click here to see a video introducing our firm. At Baker McKenzie, we differ in the way we think, work and behave. Like no other law firm, we were born all over the world.
Our Australian firm was founded in Sydney in 1964, Melbourne in 1982 and Brisbane in 2014. Our lawyers work seamlessly with our colleagues around the world, offering a capacity of more than 5,600 locally qualified lawyers and 6,000 professional employees in 78 locations in 46 countries. Baker McKenzie Australia gives you access to complex and market-leading issues that work with some of the world`s best lawyers – people who know the law and understand economics. We have an unparalleled ability to provide training and secondment opportunities across our global network. On site, we have an inclusive culture of learning, coaching and opportunities in which you work in small teams on often cross-border topics. We appreciate people who think ahead and are noticed. Diversity and Inclusion Baker McKenzie is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees, with equal opportunities for all to develop and have meaningful careers within our company. Our mission is to foster an environment where people of all ethnicities, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, gender identity and expression, religion, age, disability, care status and work style can succeed professionally and contribute fully to the firm`s goals. As part of our inclusive culture, we promote applications from all genders, skills and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Our bAgile program promotes a range of flexible work opportunities for all. We invite you to inform us of any appropriate adjustments you need to participate in the recruitment process or to meet the requirements of this role in the same way. How to apply Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application process for this role. We will contact you as soon as we have reviewed your request. For a confidential interview and for more information, please contact Nicole Woodward, Senior Manager, Talent Management, +61 2 8922 5759. There is tremendous strength in the unique background and life experiences that our employees bring to the company. .