What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Attorney - Contentious Support position at Baker McKenzie Tampa Center?
The Junior Attorney, Contentious Support – Tampa will become a part of the Contentious Support Group, to work on litigation, investigations, regulatory and transactional matters and other multijurisdictional projects that are cross-border in nature, high value and complex; and develop skills to deliver the highest quality service for our world-class clients across the globe.
Responsibilities :
Provide support to a variety of the Firm's practices, with a focus on assignments involving the North America Broker-Dealer Regulation Team
Assist the Firm's offices with a diverse range of matters, often across multiple jurisdictions, such as large scale regulatory advice and disclosure and investigation projects, reports, and ancillary deliverables in support of disputes work
Work as part of project teams with other attorneys and paralegals in the Tampa Center
Escalate project-specific issues to the Associate Director, Contentious Support Group, as appropriate
Work with members of the Contentious and Transactional Support Groups in the Firm's Belfast Center, in a "one team" approach
Assist with bespoke projects, other than billable matters, as required
Develop strong working relationships with partners and associates in all sectors / departments in a variety of jurisdictions
Contribute to the identification of innovative services and methods to assist in achieving efficiencies and continual process improvement
Work with and provide support to other functional teams within the Tampa and Belfast Centers
Develop innovative use of IT platforms and know-how databases
Skills and Experience :
Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and status in good standing. Florida bar admission required
A strong level of experience in broker-dealer regulatory matters, particularly with retail securities brokerage
In-house and / or law firm experience advising brokerage firms on legal and compliance matters, including knowledge of FINRA and SEC Rules
Experience with securities industry agreements, and an interest in foreign law issues related to the brokerage industry
Knowledge of investment adviser regulations, a plus
Strong analytical skills, required
Project management skills, preferred
Strong attention to detail - gets it right first time
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and online research tools
Excellent writing and organization skills - used to balancing work priorities and managing deadlines
Good decision-making and communication skills
Able to work well in both a team and individually, with others of various experience levels
Keen to develop and use initiative
Benefits :
In addition to standard medical, dental, and vision plans, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :
Tuition Reimbursement : Support for your continued education and professional development.
Profit Sharing : Share in the company's success with our profit-sharing program.
Generous Paid Time Off : Enjoy a minimum of 20 days of PTO in your first year of employment.
401(k) Plan : Automatic enrollment with a firm contribution rate of 5%. You are 100% vested from day one, with a 50% firm match up to 5%.
Paid Monthly Parking : Up to $100 per month to cover your parking expenses.
Student Loan Repayment : Assistance to help you manage and repay your student loans.
Adoption Assistance Program : Financial support for employees expanding their families through adoption.
Referral Bonus Program : Earn $2k bonus for referring qualified candidates to join our team.
BAgile Program : Enjoy a hybrid schedule that allows you to work from home 2 days a week, in the office 2 days a week, with 1 flex day.
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