Baker McKenzie

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide administration and central coordination support (40%)

• Coordinate with the IPTech partners of each Baker McKenzie office to ensure completion of IP Flat Fee-related projects, including but not limited to the yearly Baker McKenzie Global Flat Fee schedules

• Liaise with Global Flat Fee contacts in each local office, providing suggestions/recommendations on Flat Fee-related matters, ensuring that fee schedules are accurate, and following each office’s guidelines

• Update flat-fee schedules

• Assist Baker McKenzie offices in setting up and maintaining IPSUacquired clients' and their local clients' flat-fee schedules

• Coordinate with the managing offices regarding clients' fee requirements; provide suggestions/recommendations on how flat fees should be initially set up; set up, maintain, and update the client schedules

• Coordinate any updates or changes in the local intellectual property laws as announced by the offices

• Coordinate and negotiate with Baker McKenzie offices and correspondent law firms regarding services, fees, and discounts

• Coordinate with clients regarding the required fee information, as needed

• Monitor, follow up, and collate responses, update fee schedules/forms

• Finalize reports within the agreed deadline, assuring the quality and accuracy of the report

• Monitor, verify, and note changes, developments, and trends to flat fee schedules of Baker McKenzie offices, correspondent law firms, and other competitor IP law firms

• Research competitor pricing and provide summaries for the Pricing Team Leader's review and approval

• Liaise with and assist other functions within IPSU and the Firm by providing pricing-related updates

• Draft business emails from scratch in a brief and concise manner

• Attend team meetings and client calls as needed

Provide research and documentation support (40%)

• Assist in the creation of Pricing-related reports and documents

• Assist in the maintenance of pricing-related manuals, templates, applications, and reports

• Maintain a database on global pricing per agent and agent contact details, including gathering and collating data necessary for future reference

• Run reports in the various IP management and billing systems

Support other planned and ad hoc requests (20%)

• Prepare other reports as may be required

• Create weekly update reports

• Undertake other responsibilities and activities as may be determined and agreed between the Pricing Team Leader and the GMT

Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation statement:

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let your recruitment contact know. We are committed to working with candidates to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to diversity.