Corporate, Finance & Investments
Capital Markets
# of positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Location: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston or New York
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its capital markets team. Qualified candidates will have three to six years' experience working on securities and capital markets transactions (e.g., IPOs, other offerings of common stock, preferred stock or hybrid securities, and high-yield and investment grade debt offerings). Candidates also should have experience representing public company issuers, including drafting and reviewing SEC periodic reports and other disclosures as well as consulting on governance matters. All candidates should have large firm experience, solid academic credentials from a top-tier law school, and an entrepreneurial attitude.
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 Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston or New York as the Office, "CFI-Capital Markets" as the Department, and "Lateral Associate" as the Position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to recruitCFI@kslaw.com.
Commercial Real Estate Diligence & Closing Attorney
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 7+ years
Location: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston, New York, Washington D.C.
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks an experienced attorney join our Atlanta office to oversee and undertake high level commercial real estate diligence and closing tasks and manage and train a team of younger lawyers and paralegals. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials and a minimum of seven years’ law firm experience in commercial real estate diligence and closings.
To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attach a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample. When completing the online application, select “Atlanta” as the office, “CFI-Real Estate” as the department, and “Other” as the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to recruitCFI@kslaw.com.
Construction Transactions
Number of Positions 1 |Years of Experience: 1-3
Location: Houston
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a junior associate with 1-3 years experience for its construction transactions group in the Houston office. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials. An engineering background or experience in construction transactions is required. 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 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.
Corporate/Emerging Companies/Venture Capital/M&A
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 5+
Location: Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a senior-level associate or counsel for its corporate group based in Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia, to work with dynamic, high-growth technology companies, and investors in and buyers of such companies. Qualified candidates will have five or more years’ experience doing corporate, finance and securities law deals, including venture capital and private equity financings, debt financings, mergers & acquisitions and SPAC deals, from both the company/issuer and the investor/acquiror perspective. In addition to relevant experience, qualified candidates will be self-starters with great writing, quantitative and client management skills, and will have strong academic credentials and prior law firm experience.
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 the preferred office, “CFI-Corporate” as the department, and “Lateral Associate” or “Lateral Counsel” as the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to recruitCFI@kslaw.com.
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-7
Location: Atlanta, New York, or Washington D.C.
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-to-senior level associate for its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice. Qualified candidates will have solid academic credentials from a top-tier law school, and a minimum of three years’ law firm experience in employee benefits and executive compensation, including experience with employee benefit issues in the context of mergers and acquisitions and financings, executive employment, retention and separation agreements, and the design, implementation and administration of equity plans and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements. Experience with Title I of ERISA, ERISA plan investments and/or with the design, implementation, and administration of qualified retirement plans and health and welfare programs is preferred.
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 the preferred office location, “CFI-ERISA & Employee Benefits” as the department, and “Lateral Associate” as the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to Amy Monroe at RecruitCFI@KSLaw.com.
Energy Transactions /Intellectual Property
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 4+
Location: Houston, Austin, Atlanta, Denver
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid or senior-level associate to provide Intellectual Property support on cutting-edge energy transactions. The ideal candidate must have the ability to manage and protect a client’s Intellectual Property assets, provide counsel to the business regarding patent matters, trademarks, copyright matters, and domain names, and provide advice on transactional matters with regard to issues involving Intellectual Property, privacy, data protection, confidentiality, and emerging technologies. An engineering background and admission before the USPTO is required; experience in the energy industry is preferred. 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 your preferred office location, Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to recruitCFI@kslaw.com.
Finance
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Location: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston or New York
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a junior associate and a mid- to senior-level associate for its growing Finance practice in Atlanta, Chicago, and Houston. Qualified candidates 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 finance experience, including syndicated leveraged finance, asset-based lending, private placement of notes and acquisition financing.
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 Atlanta, Chicago, or Houston as the Office, " CFI-Finance" as the Department, and "Lateral Associate" as the Position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to Allie Schulze at RecruitCFI@KSLaw.com.
Financial Restructuring
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-7
Location: Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Charlotte, or Houston
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks an experienced associate for its growing financial restructuring practice in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Charlotte or Houston. Qualified candidates will be a self-starter with great client management skills, superior academic credentials and previous large law firm experience. Candidates will also have experience representing debtors, creditors and investors in a broad range of restructuring matters, including chapter 11 cases, cross-border insolvency matters, out-of-court restructurings and bankruptcy-related acquisitions and disputes. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Corporate, Finance and Investments group and become a key team member in expanding our presence in one of the respective markets with existing and new clients. When completing the online application, select one of the offices listed above, "CFI-Fin. Restructuring” as the Department, and "Lateral Associate" as the Position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to recruitCFI@kslaw.com.
Global Human Capital and Compliance
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3+
Location: New York, Chicago
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level or senior associate to join its Global Human Capital and Compliance practice to help some of the world’s best-known brands deal with their international employment and HR-compliance issues. The position will be resident in the New York or Chicago office. Candidates should have experience covering a range of employment and labor matters, including advising multi-national employers on domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions; counseling on all aspects of the employment relationship internationally, from pre-hire to post-termination; and devising and implementing multi-jurisdictional employment projects. Strong academic credentials, excellent written and oral presentation skills, and New York or Chicago bar admission are also 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 your preferred office location, “CFI-Human Capital & Compliance” 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.
Mergers & Acquisitions
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-7
Location: Atlanta, Houston, or New York
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid- to senior-level associate for its Corporate, Finance and Investments 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 seven 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.). 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 "Atlanta", “Houston”, or “New York” as the Office, "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 Amy Monroe at recruitCFI@kslaw.com.
Private Equity
# of positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 5-9
Location: Denver or New York
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a senior-associate or counsel Private Equity/M&A associate in New York or Denver. Qualified candidates will have 5 to 9 years of experience working on complex PE, leveraged buyout M&A transactions in the energy, power, and infrastructure sectors ideally. Candidates should have Big Law firm experience, stellar academic credentials from a top-tier law school, and an entrepreneurial attitude. In addition to working on cutting edge PE/M&A deals, the right candidate will be a thought partner for clients and colleagues in identifying and targeting industry trends. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior associate or counsel, with significant opportunity for advancement, expansion, and leadership, working with the nation’s leading PE/M&A practice in renewables and infrastructure, as well as broader sectors. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to Allison Schulze at recruitCFI@kslaw.com.
Private Funds
# of positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-5
Location: Location Flexible - Any U.S. Office
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its Private Funds group. 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 with experience in joint ventures (real estate or private equity) or merger and acquisition transactions for public and private companies will also be considered if the candidate has an interest in private funds or complex joint venture work. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school. The position may be based in any of the firm’s U.S. offices.
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 U.S. office location, “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 Allie Schulze at recruitCFI@kslaw.com.
Real Estate
# of Positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 3-7
Location: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston, New York, Washington D.C.
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks mid- to senior-level associates for its Real Estate practice. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials and 3-7 years of law firm experience in commercial real estate transactions, such as acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and joint ventures. 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-Real Estate” 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.
Real Estate/Energy
Number of Positions 1 |Years of Experience: 3-7
Location: Denver or Houston
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a real estate associate to focus on energy (renewable and conventional) and infrastructure matters in connection with the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy projects; siting projects and facilities; interconnection and permitting issues; the purchase and sale of renewable energy companies; and renewable energy project and operational capital-raising transactions. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials and three to seven years of real estate experience, including drafting, negotiating, title and survey, and due diligence.
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-Real Estate” as the Department, and “Lateral Associate” as the Position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to Amy Monroe at RecruitCFI@KSLaw.com.
Real Estate/Finance
Number of positions 1 | Years of Experience: 3-5
Location: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston, New York, Washington D.C.
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its Real Estate practice in Atlanta, Charlotte or Washington, D.C. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials from a top-tier law school and 3-5 years’ law firm experience in commercial real estate transactions. Experience in commercial real estate finance transactions, including real estate acquisition and construction lending is desired, but not required. 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 Atlanta, Charlotte, or Washington D.C. as the Office, " 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.
Structured Finance
# of positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Location: New York, Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its finance group in New York, focusing on structured finance/securitization/specialty finance. Leveraged finance experience preferred as well, but not required. 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 a law school transcript. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to Amy Monroe at recruitCFI@kslaw.com.
Tax
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Location: New York, D.C.
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid -level associate for its growing Tax practice in New York or Washington D.C. Qualified candidates 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 corporate tax experience, including real estate funds or corporate M&A experience. Fund formation and acquisitions of portfolio companies by private equity funds, structuring of inbound foreign investment, 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 New York or D.C. as the Office, " 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.
Technology Transactions and Sourcing
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Location: Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a junior-level to mid-level associate to join the firm’s industry-leading Technology Transactions and Sourcing (TTS) practice group. 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 business process services, and the negotiation and implementation of complex commercial and industrial transactions. Our clients include developers and vendors of technology as well as users and customers of technology, including many Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies.
The ideal candidate will have experience doing complex technology and intellectual property deals, including software licensing and cloud services agreements, content licensing deals, software, data and IP development agreements, reseller and distribution agreements, e-commerce agreements, data and AI/ML development agreements, and inbound and outbound business process outsourcing (BPO) agreements. The candidate should also have experience conducting IP due diligence in M&A and other corporate and financial transactions.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum two years of prior experience in the field at a law firm or in-house; strong academic credentials; excellent writing and organizational skills; the ability to multitask well; experience interfacing with clients and managing client relationships; and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and offices. While not required, a technical background such as a computer science degree or experience in technology business or consulting fields would be beneficial.
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 the preferred office, “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.
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