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Leveraged Finance
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-5
Location: Chicago or New York City

King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its growing Finance practice in Chicago or New York. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience counseling lenders, investors, borrowers and issuers in leveraged finance, asset-based lending, private placements, unitranche, first lien/second lien and mezzanine financings, and both leveraged and investment-grade lending transactions. Candidates should be a self-starter with great client management skills, superior academic credentials, and previous large law firm experience.

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, select " CFI-Finance" 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 recruitCFI@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.

Mergers & Acquisitions
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Location: Chicago

King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its Corporate/M&A practice in Chicago. 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 working on all aspects of M&A transactions, in both US and cross -border deals, including: public and private M&A, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, private equity and venture capital investments, shareholder activism and takeover defense counseling, and corporate governance.

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, 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 recruitCFI@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.

Private Funds
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-7
Location: New York City

King & Spalding seeks a mid-to-senior level associate for its Private Funds group in New York. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in representing established and new fund sponsors in the formation of private investment funds, separate accounts and other investment vehicles. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school. 

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, select " CFI-Funds" 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 recruitCFI@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.

Real Estate Finance
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Location: New York City

King & Spalding seeks a mid-level real estate finance associate for its New York office. Qualified candidates will have 3-6 years of experience representing lenders in debt financing transactions secured by commercial real estate. In addition to superior academic credentials, the candidate should have excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attach a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript. When completing the online application, select " CFI- RE Finance" 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 recruitCFI@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. 

Project Finance
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 6+
Location: Denver or New York

King & Spalding seeks a highly qualified mid and senior-level project finance and development attorney with experience in project finance for its Denver or New York office, preferably including familiarity with project finance at a large national or international law firm. Experience with credit and security documentation is necessary, and expertise with diligence of large renewable and conventional power 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, energy and infrastructure, 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 an ambitious senior associate to join a young and 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 and attach a resume, deal sheet, cover letter, and law school transcript. When completing the online application, select "CFI- Project Finance" 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 recruitCFI@kslaw.com.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $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.

Tax
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Location: Atlanta, New York City, or Washington D.C.

King & Spalding seeks a highly qualified mid-level associate for its growing Tax practice in Atlanta, New York, or Washington D.C. Qualified candidate will be a self-starter with great client management skills, superior academic credentials and previous large law firm experience. Candidates will also have 3-6 years of transactional tax experience, including real estate funds/JVs, Private Equity and Strategic M&A, finance and restructuring work, and tax controversy work. Fund formation and partnership tax experience, structuring of inbound foreign investment, and REIT and real estate finance experience would be ideal.

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, select " CFI-Tax" 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 recruitCFI@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. 

Technology Transactions and Sourcing
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Location: Chicago, Northern Virginia, and Washington D.C. 

King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate to join the firm's industry-leading Technology Transactions and Sourcing (TTS) practice group in its Northern Virginia, Washington D.C. or Chicago office. TTS lawyers structure, negotiate and close complex deals relating 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 transactions. Our clients include the world’s leading developers and vendors of technology as well as buyers and licensees of technology, including many Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies.

The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience doing complex technology and intellectual property deals, including software licensing and cloud services agreements; software, data and IP development agreements; 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 candidate should also have experience conducting IP due diligence in M&A, private equity and other corporate and financial transactions. Experience in the fields of drug and medical device development; data privacy and security; and/or government services 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 and attach a resume and law school transcript. 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 well-qualified candidates to recruitCFI@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.

Government Matters

Healthcare
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-3
Location: Atlanta

King & Spalding seeks a junior associate for its healthcare team in Atlanta. Qualified candidates will have two to three years of litigation experience, preferably in the healthcare industry, in addition to superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills. Candidates who do not have direct healthcare industry experience should be interested in developing knowledge of the industry and how it is regulated.

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 submitting the online application, select “Atlanta” in the field for Office, “GOV-Healthcare” in the field for Department, and “Lateral Associate” field for Position. . Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to ekilgore@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.

Environmental, Health, and Safety
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Locations: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C.

King & Spalding seeks an associate with 2-4 years of experience for its Environmental Health & Safety practice in one of the firm’s U.S. offices, including Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, 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, and writing sample. 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 ekilgore@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.

International Trade
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-5
Locations: Washington, D.C.

King & Spalding seeks an associate for its international trade practice group, with a focus on ITC section 337 investigations in the Washington, DC office. Experience in other international trade remedy investigations, such as antidumping, countervailing, safeguards, section 232 national security reviews, and section 301 proceedings, is a plus. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, two to five years of section 337 experience and/or international trade experience. An undergraduate technical degree is helpful, but not required, for candidates with relevant experience.

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 submitting the online application, select “Washington, DC” in the field for Office, “GOV-International Trade” in the field for Department, and “Lateral Associate” field for Position. . Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to ekilgore@kslaw.com.

International Trade
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Locations: Washington, D.C.

King & Spalding seeks a lateral associate for its dynamic International Trade practice in the Washington, DC office. Qualified candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in international trade compliance, with substantial experience in US export controls, economic sanctions, and/or CFIUS foreign investment national security reviews. Government experience will be viewed favorably, but is not required. A strong academic record, interest in direct contact with clients, exceptional writing skills and attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are required.

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 “Washington, DC” as the office, “GOV - International Trade” 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 ekilgore@kslaw.com.

International Trade
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Locations: Washington, D.C.

King & Spalding seeks a lateral associate for its dynamic International Trade practice in the Washington, DC office. Qualified candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in international trade and import compliance, with substantial experience and understanding of import issues unique to U.S. Customs enforcement, including customs prior disclosures, free-trade-agreement origin determinations, HTS classifications, entered value determinations, ruling requests, protests, forced labor and supply chain matters, audits, and investigations. Government experience will be viewed favorably, but is not required. A strong academic record, interest in direct contact with clients, exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are required.

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 “Washington, DC” as the office, “GOV - International Trade” 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 ekilgore@kslaw.com.

Special Matters
# of Positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco, or Washington D.C.

King & Spalding seeks additional associates for its Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group in its Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco, or Washington D.C. office. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of experience handling 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. Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or German and availability to travel will be viewed favorably. 

To apply, submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and include a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. When submitting the online application, select “GOV-Special Matters” in the field for Department and “Lateral Associate” field for Position.  Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to ekilgore@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.

Trial & Global Disputes

Business Litigation | Product Liability & Mass Torts
# of Positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 3-5
Location: Houston

Type of Experience: Recognized as a “Litigation Powerhouse” by Law360, King & Spalding seeks two Houston-based associates—one focused on commercial litigation and the other on tort litigation—to support its growing litigation and trial practices in Texas. Excellent academic credentials, strong written and oral advocacy skills, experience handling discovery, previous large law firm litigation or civil litigation boutique experience, and Texas bar admission are required. 

Associates will be integral members of the firm’s industry leading Business Litigation and Product Liability & Mass Torts practice groups, which handle a wide range of high-stakes litigation matters for corporate clients. We operate as a collaborative team focused on exceptional client service and associate development.

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

We have a market competitive discretionary bonus program for eligible lawyers. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, discount programs, sick leave, vacation and parental leave.

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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