Corporate

Corporate/M&A
# of positions: 1
Years of Experience: 3-5
Location: Washington, D.C.

King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its Corporate/M&A practice in D.C. Qualified candidates will be a self-starter with great client management skills, superior academic credentials from a top-tier law school, and previous large law firm experience. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience working on all aspects of M&A transactions. The work spans complex M&A, private equity investments, and joint ventures across sectors including industrials, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology.

To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attach a resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet. When completing the online application, select “CFI – Corporate” as the department, and “Lateral Associate” as the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to transactionalrecruiting@kslaw.com and eshadwick@kslaw.com.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $260,000 to $365,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Corporate/M&A
# of positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Location: Houston

King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its Corporate/M&A practice. Qualified candidates will be a self-starter with great client management skills, superior academic credentials from a top-tier law school, and previous large law firm experience. Candidates will also have three to six years of experience, including significant experience working on all aspects of M&A transactions (e.g., private and public company buy- and sell-side transactions, document drafting, due diligence, etc.). Experience with capital markets transactions is valued but not required.

To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attach a resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet. When completing the online application, select “CFI – Corporate” as the department, and “Lateral Associate” as the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to transactionalrecruiting@kslaw.com.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $260,000 to $390,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Construction Transactions
Number of Positions 2 |Years of Experience: 3-7+
Location: Houston

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid- to senior-level associate with 3-7+ years of experience for its construction transactions group in the Houston office (Dallas or Atlanta will also be considered). Experience in construction law is required, and prior engineering experience is preferred. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials. The work will involve the drafting and negotiation of construction-related contracts for large-scale energy, mining, and infrastructure projects located around the world, with each project generally ranging in value from $500 million to over $20 billion.

To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attach a resume and law school transcript. When completing the online application please select "CFI-Construction/Energy Transactions" as the Department, and "Lateral Associate" as the Position.  Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to transactionalrecruiting@kslaw.com. The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $260,000 to $420,000+. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Energy Transactions
# of Positions: 1 |Years of Experience: 3-7+
Location: Houston

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a seeks a mid- to senior-level associate to join its energy transactions team in Houston. Qualified candidates will have experience advising on a wide range of complex corporate and commercial energy-related transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project development, commodities transactions, and infrastructure matters. Ideal candidates will have experience across the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas sectors, as well as conventional and renewable power and energy transition projects. Candidates should have large law firm experience and superior academic credentials.

To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attach a resume, deal sheet, and law school transcript. When completing the online application, select " CFI-Corporate" as the Department and "Lateral Associate" as the Position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to transactionalrecruiting@kslaw.com.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $260,000 to $420,000+. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Project Finance
Number of Positions – 1 | Years of Experience – 2-3 
Location: New York or Denver

The Corporate practice group of King & Spalding is seeking highly qualified junior to mid-level (2-3 years) project finance attorneys to sit in the sponsor-side project finance group in our New York or Denver offices. Candidates should have familiarity with project finance (or a blend of project and acquisition finance) at a top-tier national or international law firm.  Experience with credit, cash waterfall and security documentation is necessary, and expertise with diligence of large renewable and conventional power, infrastructure and energy projects will be a core competence.  Strong applicants will have substantial experience running closings for project finance and acquisition (leveraged) finance transactions in power, infrastructure and energy, as well as related bid and commitment papers.  A blend of lender and sponsor side experience is a benefit, including experience with tax equity financings and other financings for renewables, transportation infrastructure and conventional power generation.  Experience with ISDA, EEI and other similar enabling documentation will be favorably considered.  This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious associates to join a growing project finance team with significant opportunity for advancement, expansion and leadership.

To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above, attaching a resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet. When completing the online application, select New York or Denver as the office, “Lateral Associate” as the position, and “CFI-Project Finance” as the department. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to transactionalrecruiting@kslaw.com. 

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $235,000 to $260,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Technology Transactions and Sourcing
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-5
Location: Chicago or Atlanta preferred 

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate to join the firm's industry-leading Technology Transactions and Sourcing (TTS) practice group in any of its U.S. offices, with a preference for Chicago or Atlanta. TTS lawyers structure, negotiate and close complex commercial agreements across industries, related to the development, deployment, licensing, use and disposition of technology and intellectual property, the sourcing of IT and business process services, and the negotiation and implementation of complex commercial, procurement and industrial transaction across industries. Our clients include the world’s leading developers and vendors of technology (including emerging companies) as well as buyers and licensees of technology, including many Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience structuring and negotiating complex commercial contracts and technology deals, including software licensing and cloud services agreements; software, data and IP development agreements; channel, reseller and distribution agreements; e-commerce agreements; Al/ML development, licensing and services agreements; media, entertainment and other content licensing deals; global IT, facilities and business process outsourcing (BPO) transactions; and digital infrastructure (including data centers and telecom) deals. The ideal candidate will also have experience conducting IP due diligence in M&A, private equity and other corporate and financial transactions. Experience in the fields of AI/ML, semiconductor/chip development, drug and medical device development; digital assets and cryptocurrency; and payments and payment systems is welcome. Candidates should be self-starters with excellent analytical, writing and project management skills, the ability to work collaboratively across teams and offices, current law firm experience; and superior academic credentials from a top-tier law school, including relevant coursework in business, technology and intellectual property law subjects.

To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above, attaching a resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet. When completing the online application, select “CFI – Tech Transactions” as the department, and “Lateral Associate” as the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to transactionalrecruiting@kslaw.com. 

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $260,000 to $365,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

government matters & regulation

Environmental, Health, and Safety
# of positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Locations: Atlanta or Washington, D.C.

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks an associate with 3-6 years of experience for its Environmental Health & Safety practice in one of the firm’s U.S. offices, including Atlanta or Washington, D.C. Qualified candidates should have experience with or interest in a broad range of environmental issues, including environmental enforcement and compliance matters, environmental litigation, and due diligence. Local bar admission is required, in addition to superior academic credentials and 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, law school transcript, cover letter, and writing sample. For California positions, you are not required to provide dates of attendance at or dates of graduation from an educational institution in your initial application, and you may redact or remove that information from any initial application materials that you provide, such as resumes or transcripts. When completing the online application, select "GOV-Environ. Health & Safety" as the Department and "Lateral Associate" as the Position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to RecruitGOV@kslaw.com.

 The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $260,000 to $390,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

Healthcare Litigation Associate
# of Positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 2 - 4
Location: Los Angeles and New York

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks litigation associates for its nationally recognized healthcare practice in Los Angeles and New York. Qualified candidates must be admitted to the local bar and will have 2+ years of litigation experience. Previous experience working in or for the healthcare industry is a plus, but prior healthcare experience is not necessary. Candidates must have superior academic credentials and 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, law school transcript, writing sample, and cover letter. When completing the online application, select “Los Angeles” or “New York” as the office, “GOV - Healthcare” as the department, and “Lateral Associate” as the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to RecruitGOV@kslaw.com.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $235,000 to $310,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

For California positions, you are not required to provide dates of attendance at, or graduation from, an educational institution in your initial application. You may redact or remove that information from any initial application materials you submit, such as resumes or transcripts.

Healthcare M&A Associate
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3 - 7
Location: Atlanta, Houston, New York, or Washington D.C.

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a midlevel or senior associate to join its healthcare transactions group in Atlanta, Houston, New York, or Washington D.C.. As part of the firm’s nationally ranked healthcare practice, the healthcare transactions group represents for-profit and non-profit healthcare companies, private equity sponsors, and other investors in complex corporate transactions. This is an opportunity for an associate to join a highly regarded team of leading healthcare lawyers and develop significant industry expertise. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of corporate M&A experience, preferably at a large law firm, as well as a practical understanding of healthcare regulatory issues. Qualified candidates will also have superior academic credentials and 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, law school transcript, writing sample, and cover letter. When completing the online application, select your preferred location as the office, “GOV - Healthcare” as the department, and “Lateral Associate” as the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to RecruitGOV@kslaw.com.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $260,000 to $420,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

Healthcare Transactions Staff Attorney
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 4+
Location: Houston

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a highly qualified staff attorney with 4+ years of experience to support its healthcare regulatory and transactional practice in Houston. Ideally, candidates will have a background in healthcare transactional and regulatory support and experience conducting due diligence, document review, closing support, and project management.  Prior experience with False Claims Act and Civil Monetary Penalty investigations and/or managed care litigation would be a significant plus.  Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, a proven work ethic, careful attention to detail, and flexibility to work after normal business hours as required by filing deadlines. 

To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attach a resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and cover letter. When completing the online application, select “Houston” as the office, “GOV - Healthcare” as the department, and “Staff Attorney” as the position.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $165,000 to $200,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  

Life Sciences
# of positions: 1 
Years of experience: 3-5 years of Experience
Location: Brussels, Belgium

King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate with 3-5 years of post qualified experience for its Life Sciences practice in Brussels.
 
The position is an opportunity for professional development and work with international exposure.
 
Candidates will be qualified in the EU and have experience in EU life sciences regulatory matters. They will be expected to support the lead partner in assisting companies on a wide variety of EU and national regulatory matters relating to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and food.

We are looking for an associate with superior academic credentials, excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills. Candidates must be fluent in business English and working knowledge of French would be a nice to have. Successful candidates will be comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.

To apply please submit your CV to the following email address: internationalrecruiting@kslaw.com, using the subject title: Life Sciences Associate, Brussels.

Product Liability & Mass Torts

Product Liability & Mass Torts
# of positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Location: Los Angeles

Type of Experience: Recognized as a “Litigation Powerhouse” and an eight-time Law360 Practice Group of the Year, King & Spalding’s Product Liability & Mass Torts practice seeks 2^nd to 4^th year associates for the Los Angeles office. This opportunity offers early, meaningful responsibility on leanly staffed, high-performing trial teams handling significant individual, multidistrict, mass tort, and class action matters for product manufacturers across a broad range of industries and in some of the most challenging jurisdictions for corporate clients. Associates in this role work closely with partners and senior litigators, take on substantive responsibility, and contribute meaningfully to matters before federal and state courts. We offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment that emphasizes exceptional client service, active mentorship, and hands-on development for associates building sophisticated litigation and trial skills.

Qualified candidates will have outstanding academic credentials; strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; experience in complex litigation at a large law firm; and an interest in a tort-focused practice. Local bar admission is also required.

To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attaching a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. When completing the online application, select “Los Angeles” as the office, “Lateral Associate” as the position, and “TRIAL–Tort Litigation” as the department. Search firms with a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well‑qualified candidates to recruittrial@kslaw.com.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $235,000 to $310,000. The salary offer will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. For California positions, you are not required to provide dates of attendance at, or graduation from, an educational institution in your initial application. You may redact or remove that information from any initial application materials you submit, such as resumes or transcripts.

Special Matters & Government Investigations

Special Matters & Government Investigations
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-5
Locations: Chicago

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks an associate for its Special Matters & Government Investigations practice group in its Chicago office. The ideal candidate should have 3 – 5 years of experience working on government investigations, internal investigations, and other white collar and regulatory matters. In addition to relevant experience, applicants must have superior academic credentials from a top law school and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills. Foreign language skills and ability to travel are a plus.

To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attach a resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and cover letter. When completing the online application, select your preferred location as the office, “GOV – Special Matters” as the department, and “Lateral Associate” as the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to RecruitGOV@kslaw.com.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $260,000 to $365,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.