We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our growing Tax team in Sydney.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our growing Tax team in Sydney.
4d ago
4d ago
Baker McKenzie
(11 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Industry
Legal Services
Primary location
Level 19 181 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Naarm, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Country
The story of Baker McKenzie is one of imagination, determination and hard work. For more than 60 years, our people have helped nurture our unique global organization.From starting off with four lawyers, a secretary and fees totaling USD 75,000 in 1949, to becoming one of the largest law firm by revenues, markets and headcount today, our commitment to excellence underpins our path to success. With 77 offices in 47 countries and 13,000 people, we are the world's premier global law firm.Our growth has been organic, giving us a strong, common culture that runs through our firm. For six decades we have followed clients into new markets, each time establishing offices driven by local lawyers and talent.Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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Employees appreciate the friendly, down-to-earth people and collegiate atmosphere at Baker McKenzie, where everyone is treated well regardless of hierarchy. The firm offers international opportunities to work with people around the world, flexible working arrangements, and good benefits including discounts, workplace massages, and social events. Many employees find the leadership ethical and supportive, and value the ongoing training opportunities available for professional development.
However, there are some potential challenges, such as regular restructures every few years that can be disruptive and affect job security. Employees note high volume work commitments and long hours that can be demanding. Some have experienced challenging team dynamics in certain areas, and there are limited opportunities for career advancement in some departments, particularly business services and smaller teams. Additionally, formal training for new starters can be limited, and the partnership structure across multiple levels can slow down decision-making processes.
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Recent reviews
3.0
Senior Manager
Mar 2026Sydney NSW 20006 to 7 years in the role, former employee
You will experience the best and worst that law firms have to offer!
The good thingsSome great people, including some partners and lawyers, who geuninely want to run a successful business with a human side. Opportunities to meet and work with people from all over the world.
The challengesRegular, highly disruptive staff restructures every few years, driven by the US and Asia, meaning that individuals and whole teams are let go almost overnight. Little thought given to the personal trauma or lack of trust this has, meaning that those people left are constantly wondering if they are next. No incentive to seek a long term career or senior roles in business services. Previous collegiate atmosphere being subsumed to constant and ongoing pressure on lawyers to generate more profit for partners.
3.0
Legal Secretary
Mar 20203 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Great people, Not the best management
The good thingsVery down to earth people, no hierarchy- everyone was treated well, Amazing social aspect at the firm and some teams were a dream to work for.
The challengesVery limited formal training for new starters, can be a little bit gossipy, some teams were toxic.
1.0
Administration Role
Mar 20201 to 2 years in the role, former employee
Good learning experience, but not a good firm culture.
The good thingsThe benefits were good, lots of discounts for some high end brands. Massages in the work place and good social events.
The challengesBeing in a team where people were very two faced and different when not in the group.
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