Corporate, Finance & Investments 

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.

Trial & Global Disputes

Commercial Litigation; Construction & Energy Disputes
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 4-5
Location: Austin

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks an associate (4^th- to 5^th-year level) to support its growing commercial litigation practice in Austin, with an emphasis on large-scale, global construction and energy disputes. The firm’s Construction practice has been consistently recognized as among the best in the nation, working with owners, developers, contractors, consultants and financiers on major projects and high-profile suits and arbitrations across the globe.

Associates are integral members of the team, which focuses on providing exceptional client service and opportunities for associate development. Qualified candidates will have complex litigation experience at a large law firm or civil litigation boutique and an interest in construction and energy disputes. Strong academic credentials, excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and Texas bar admission (or eligibility for the next exam) are also required.  A background in construction, engineering, or architectural projects is a plus, though a willingness to learn about these areas is sufficient. 

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 “Austin” as the office, “Lateral Associate” as the position, and “TRIAL-Construction Litigation” as the department. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to recruittrial@kslaw.com.

Business Litigation | Tort Litigation
# of Positions: 1-2 | Years of Experience: 3-5
Location: Houston

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a 3^rd- to 5^th-year associate to support its growing litigation practices in Houston.

Recognized as a “Litigation Powerhouse” by Law360, King & Spalding has helped leading businesses succeed in commercial disputes in major jurisdictions throughout the country.  As an associate in Houston, you will become an integral member of trial teams handling a wide range of business and tort litigation matters.  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.

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” as the department.  Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to recruittrial@kslaw.com.

Business Litigation | Tort Litigation
# of Positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 3-5
Location: Los Angeles

Type of Experience: Recognized as a “Litigation Powerhouse” by Law360, King & Spalding seeks two associates—one focused on commercial litigation and the other on tort litigation—to support its award-winning litigation and trial practices in Los Angeles. Qualified candidates will have outstanding academic credentials, strong written and oral advocacy skills, experience handling discovery and other trial preparation at a large law firm or civil litigation boutique, and an entrepreneurial mindset. California bar admission also required.

Associates are integral members of the Trial & Global Disputes practice group, which handles 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 for either Los Angeles position, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above, 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-Business Litigation” or “TRIAL-Tort Litigation” as the department.  The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $250,000 to $345,000. 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. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to recruittrial@kslaw.com.