Antitrust

Antitrust 
# of positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 3-5 
Location: New York and/or Washington, D.C. 

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks junior to mid-level associates (3rd to 5th year) for its antitrust practice in New York and/or Washington, D.C. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials; excellent writing, research, and communication skills; and experience working at a large law firm, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, and/or the Federal Trade Commission (a combination of firm and government experience is a plus). Prior experience should encompass a variety of antitrust matters related to mergers and acquisitions (including HSR and second requests), investigations, litigation, compliance, and counseling. 

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 “New York” or “Washington, D.C.” as the office, “Lateral Associate” as the position, and “GOV-Antitrust” as the department. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates to recruitgov@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

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
# of positions: 1 | Years of Experience 2-6
Location: Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Washington D.C.

King & Spalding seeks an associate for its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice in Atlanta, Chicago, New York or Washington D.C. Qualified candidates will have solid academic credentials from a top-tier law school, and a minimum of 2 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 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 deal sheet. When completing the online application, select “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 well-qualified candidates to transactionalrecruiting@kslaw.com

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $235,000 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 and ghoeffner@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 and ghoeffner@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.

Private Equity/Mergers & Acquisitions
# of positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 4-7
Location: New York

King & Spalding seeks a mid to senior level corporate associate to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 7 years of experience working on complex private equity, leveraged buyout M&A transactions and general corporate matters. Candidates should have large law firm experience, stellar 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, 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, kmyers@kslaw.com, and ajohnston@kslaw.com.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $310,000 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 – 3-4
Location: New York or Denver

The Corporate practice group of King & Spalding is seeking highly qualified junior to mid-level (3-4 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 $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.

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

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a highly qualified mid-level associate for its growing Tax practice in Atlanta, New York and Washington D.C. Consideration will also be given to exceptional candidates based in our other U.S. offices. A qualified candidate will be a self-starter with great client management skills, superior academic credentials and previous large law firm or accounting firm experience. Candidates will also have 3-6 years of transactional tax experience, including funds/JVs, Private Equity and Strategic M&A, finance and restructuring 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, law school transcript, and cover letter. 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 hselby@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: 3-5
Location: Chicago or Atlanta

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 its Chicago or Atlanta office. 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 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.  

International Disputes

International Disputes
# of positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-6
Location: Washington, D.C.

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a junior to mid level associate to join its International Disputes practice, ranked No. 1 globally by Global Arbitration Review and Band 1 by Chambers Global, in Washington, DC. The position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to litigate in both federal courts, including the U.S. Courts of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court, and also in international arbitrations seated in the U.S. and abroad.

Qualified candidates will have large law firm and/or judicial clerkship experience, ideally encompassing both complex commercial litigation in the U.S. and international arbitration. Judicial clerks ending their terms in 2026, without prior practice experience, are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, and communication skills. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus; local bar admission required.

To apply, please complete 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 “Washington, DC” as the office, “Lateral Associate” as the position, and “TRIAL-International Disputes” as the department. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well-qualified candidates recruittrial@kslaw.com and eshadwick@kslaw.com. Please note, however, that we will not accept search firm submissions of candidates currently clerking; judicial clerks should apply directly using the online application.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $235,000 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.

Real Estate & Funds

Funds
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-4
Location: New York

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks an associate for its Private Funds group in New York. Candidates should have 3 to 4 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, cover letter, 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 transactionalrecruiting@kslaw.com.

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $260,000 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.