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ATLANTA
Capital Transactions and Real Estate
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 4-7
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level to senior associate attorney for its Capital Transactions and Real Estate practice group in Atlanta. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials and a minimum of four years’ large law firm experience in commercial real estate transactions, such as acquisitions, dispositions, development, financings, workouts and joint ventures. To apply, submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and include a resume and a law school transcript. When completing the online application, select “CapTran & Real Estate” as the “Department” and “Lateral Associate” as the “Position.” No search firm submissions, please.
Healthcare
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3+
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate or counsel for its healthcare practice group in Atlanta. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials and extensive practice experience in regulatory counseling, transactions and/or litigation for healthcare clients, which may include experience with the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, False Claims Act investigations and litigation, HIPAA privacy and security, acquisitions, joint ventures and affiliations, contract drafting and review, reimbursement issues, managed care or tax exemption issues. Applicants should have at least three years of relevant practice experience, in addition to excellent writing, research, analytical and communication skills. Send resume and law school transcript to amiele@kslaw.com. No search firm submissions, please.
Intellectual Property
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a junior to mid-level patent prosecutor for its intellectual property practice group in Atlanta. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of prior law firm experience and excellent academic credentials. Prior industry/technical experience is also desirable. An undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering is strongly preferred for this position, though other technical engineering degrees will also be considered. To apply, please send a resume and law school transcript to amiele@kslaw.com.
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a patent agent or technical specialist for its intellectual property practice group in Atlanta. This position will support the group's patent prosecution associates and partners with patent application preparation and prosecution. Relevant industry experience and an undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science is strongly preferred, though other technical engineering degrees will also be considered. Patent bar admission is desirable, though not required for the technical specialist position. To apply, please send a resume and transcript to amiele@kslaw.com.
HOUSTON
Global Transactions
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Type of Experience: The Houston office of King & Spalding seeks a junior to mid-level associate for the firm's global transactions practice group. The work will involve (1) drafting and negotiating project agreements, commercial supply and offtake agreements, and other projects work, internationally and domestically, and (2) M&A, joint venture and general corporate work. The focus of the practice is oil and gas, with a particular emphasis on midstream gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ports and terminals. Qualified candidates will have 2-4 years’ experience with energy projects, including gas-related contracts. A background in mergers and acquisitions and private equity helpful; experience with cross-border transactions a plus. Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school required. To apply, submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and include a resume and law school transcript. When submitting the online application, select "Global Transactions" for the department and "Lateral Associate" for the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to lthompson@kslaw.com.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Special Matters and Government Investigations
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-3
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a junior associate for its special matters practice group in Washington, D.C. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials and an interest in government investigations. Applicants should have at least one to two years of relevant practice experience in addition to excellent writing, research, analytical and communication skills. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attach a resume and law school transcript. No search firm submissions, please.
