Baker McKenzie
Legal Cashier - 10-Month Fixed-Term Contract
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Legal Cashier - 10-Month Fixed-Term Contract
FTC Legal Cashier – 10-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Full-Time or 4 Days/Week)
About the Role
We are seeking a Dedicated Legal Cashier to provide administration and operational support within our core cashiering team. Based in London, this 10-month fixed-term contract (FTC) requires flexible working (either 4 days a week or full-time).
The role involves:
- Admin and coordination support for the Legal Cashier department
- Integrated work within a team of four, delivering high-quality service to our firm
- Training on key systems: SAP (practice management) and Chrome River (expenses/invoicing platform)
Successful candidates will prove exceptional organisational skills, communication prowess, and a proactive approach—ensuring seamless operations while maintaining the firm’s elevated service standards.
The Team
Part of our Finance and Accounting Department, we embody a culture of excellence—far beyond traditional back-office roles. Our mission is to provide strategic financial guidance and operational efficiency to the firm and our stakeholders. As a market-leading law firm, we assemble the best talent to deliver first-class service.
Our 40-strong London Team
Organised into two primary areas:
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Reporting and Accounting
- Manages internal and external reporting, including:
- Strategic planning & budgeting
- Management & statutory accounts
- Tax work
Finance Operations
- Oversees daily cash flow operations such as:
- Billing & collections
- Cash management & treasury
- Client monies management
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Assist linked service centres (Manila and Belfast)
Payment Processing
- Handle multi-currency transfers, including foreign counsel fees (liaising with overseas offices)
- Review & approve office and client account disbursements via an online banking platform
Reconciliation & Partner Liaison
- Collaborate with the IP Tech Team for fixed-fee account reconciliation (covering UKIPO, WIPO & EUIPO)
- Support across additional cashiering duties as required
Reporting & Audit Support
- Chase unallocated Chrome River credit card expenses
- Complete ad hoc tasks including charitable collections and departure payments
Key Skills & Requirements
Entry Criteria
- 280+ UCAS points (equivalents accepted)
Essential Attributes
- Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and a professional/committed approach.
- Attention to detail: Committed to excellence across all service levels, empathy for client needs.
- Interpersonal Skills:
-calm communication
- constructively engage with teams and stakeholder conversations.
- Strong written & verbal English: Fluent (advanced) in both communication & report-writing.
- Analytical Thinking: Robust research expertise; summarise insights for stakeholders.
- Organisational Excellence:
- Proactively plan own workload.
- Time-sensitive priorities: Flag late tasks/queries to clients or leadership promptly.
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Team Collaboration & Adaptability
- Thrives in a collaborative environment—cross-departmental mentees, workload support, and information sharing.
- Embraces change; demonstrates transferable adaptability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Office proficiency (strong experience in Word, PowerPoint & Excel is advantageous).
- Respects and values diversity & inclusion within a culturally rich firm.
Working Relationships
Reports to: Head Cashier
Position Type: In-market contract Professional Growth: Development framework within Business Support regime.
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