Junior Associate, Employment & Compensation - Stockholm

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Job Information

Posting Date

04-May-2026

Requisition ID

2995

Location

Sweden

Region

EMEA

State/Province/City

Stockholm

Location Type

Office/Onsite

Business Unit

Practice

Function

Attorney

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

Junior Associate, Employment & Compensation - Stockholm
Your Future in Employment & Compensation starts here!

Are you at the beginning of your legal career, or ready to take the next step, within employment law? Do you want to work in an international, business-oriented environment where collaboration, responsibility, and high-quality advice go hand in hand? Then you should apply for this position at Baker McKenzie in Stockholm

About the role and our team

As a Junior Associate in our Employment team, you will work closely with client representatives, including HR functions and legal counsels, as well as Baker McKenzie colleagues all over the world providing high-quality legal advice on a broad range of employment law matters.

Your work will include advising on matters such as,

• Terminations and dismissals
• Reorganizations and restructurings
• Rehabilitation and work environment
• Performance management issues and internal investigations
• Union negotiations
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts and related documentation

You will prepare legal memoranda and assessments, contribute to the development of templates and internal working methods, and be involved in employment-related data privacy matters.

As part of a global full-service law firm, you will also work with employment law aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and business transfers. Many of our assignments are cross-border, and you will collaborate daily with colleagues in Stockholm as well as across Baker McKenzie's international network.

At Baker McKenzie, you will be given responsibility early on, combined with close guidance and support from experienced colleagues. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development, exposure to complex and international matters, and the possibility to build a long-term career within the firm. You will join a highly regarded employment law team with a strong market position, where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a supportive team spirit are key elements of our everyday work. We believe incoaching-based leadership, working closely together, supporting each other, and maintaining a positive and inclusive working environment that enables people to perform at their best and feel involved.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking candidates who have recently completed, or are about to complete, aSwedish Master of Law (LL.M.), or to have completed the necessarysupplementary studiesto obtain such a degree in Sweden, with strong academic results. Candidates with some prior experience in employment law are also encouraged to apply.

We believe that you,

• Have a strong interest in employment law and a desire to develop a broad and solid expertise within the field
• Thrive in a dynamic and international organization
• Demonstrate a high level of responsibility and professionalism
• Are meticulous, structured, and have strong analytical skills
• Are a team player who is communicative, approachable, and enjoys collaboration
• Are fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Nice to have,

• Previous experience in employment law or closely related areas
• International experience, such as studies or work abroad
• Completed clerkship at a District Court / Administrative Court

Application

Please attach your CV, academic transcript, cover letter, and any other relevant certifications.

Selection is ongoing, and the posting will be closed as soon as the available spots are filled.

Please note that we donotprocess any application submitted via email.
What we offer

You will join an international organization focused on major, well-known clients, where operations are structured by Practice Group across countries and offices. Equality and diversity are fundamental to us, and we value a corporate culture built on friendship, teamwork, and trust. Our leadership is coaching and research-based, with a strong focus on continuous development, feedback, and enabling people to perform at their best. You will be part of a social workplace with many shared activities, such as workout sessions, football tournaments, and weekly breakfasts.

A prime setting - We have recently moved into our newly renovated, state-of-the-art offices on Mäster Samuelsgatan 17, right in the heart of Stockholm.
About Baker McKenzie

Founded in Chicago in 1949, Baker McKenzie today has more than 12 000 employees across 70 offices in over 40 countries. We are one of the world's leading full-service business law firms, with expertise in Employment & Compensation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, and Dispute Resolution.

In Sweden, we have been established since 1991. Here, we are a team of about 120 employees, benefiting from all the advantages of an international firm. Practically every day, we leverage our extensive global network and together handle the highest number of cross-border transactions worldwide.

About us

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Additional Information

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.