Posting Date: 13-Aug-2026Requisition ID: 2774States/Provinces/Cities: BelfastLocation Type: HybridBusiness Unit: Professional ServicesFunction: Professional ServicesFull Time or Part Time: Full TimeApply: https://careers.bakermckenzie.com/en_US/opportunities/JobDetail/Entity-Management-Legal-Professional/2865The Entity Management, Legal Professional will join the Global Corporate Maintenance Solutions (GCMS) team based in the Belfast Center and contribute to the Firm’s global corporate compliance work. The role-holder will work closely with the Global Reorganizations Practice Group, which specializes in the design and execution of complex domestic and cross border reorganizations. The group includes professionals from various practice areas and is experienced in all forms of corporate restructuring.The individual will support clients in meeting their global corporate compliance obligations, including filing statutory accounts and annual returns, and implementing changes to legal entities such as director appointments and resignations. The role-holder, as part of the dedicated Belfast-based team, will contribute to the delivery, tracking, and management of this work to maintain consistent standards of quality and efficiency.This role offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals with a keen interest in corporate compliance, particularly in global company secretarial workstreams, to make a meaningful contribution within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.Main responsibilities:Upload and accurately profile legal documents to client-specific SharePoint platforms, as requiredMonitor and update compliance trackers, flag any upcoming or missed deadlines to the GCMS team leadsLiaise with internal and external stakeholders to progress compliance matters and ad-hoc corporate maintenance requestsAssist in the onboarding of new clients, ensuring a smooth and efficient processEngage directly with GCMS clients to advance onboarding, annual compliance, and corporate maintenance activitiesContribute to the preparation and delivery of compliance reports during weekly client callsSupport the GCMS team in reviewing work-in-progress (WIP) to facilitate timely client invoicingEscalate client queries and issues to senior management where appropriate, and assist in their resolutionParticipate in knowledge capture initiatives and contribute to discussions on process improvements within the GCMS teamCoordinate with lawyers and business professionals across the Firm globally, including corresponding counsel teamsAttend and actively contribute to regular team meetings, providing updates on open tasks, pending deadlines, and new opportunities to the GCMS Director and wider teamSupport Senior Management with new business development opportunitiesSkills and experience: An undergraduate degree in law with a minimum 2:1 classificationAdvanced in Microsoft Office applications (Intermediate Excel and Word are essential)Exceptional attention to detail and time management is requiredPositive team player and active contributor in a team environmentExperience in a professional services organization Experience with SharePointCan demonstrate strong IT skillsExcellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skillsConfident to liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externallyReports to: Associate Director, Global Corporate Maintenance SolutionsPosition type: Center ServicesDevelopment framework: Other Legal StaffAt 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.Working at Baker McKenzie:Baker McKenzie is the world’s leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Center is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services.We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.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.
Entity Management, Legal Professional in Belfast employer: Baker&McKenzie
Baker McKenzie is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Belfast, where you will be part of a newly established Employment Practice team. With a strong commitment to employee growth, comprehensive benefits including private health cover and life assurance, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, we provide a unique opportunity for lawyers to engage in high-quality, varied work while being supported in their professional aspirations.
