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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. 

Business Litigation

Business Litigation
# of positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Location: Miami

Type of Experience: Recognized as a “Litigation Powerhouse” by Law360, King & Spalding seeks a commercial litigation associate to support its growing Miami office. The associate will be an integral member of the firm’s industry leading Business Litigation 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. Qualified candidates will have outstanding academic credentials, strong advocacy skills, disputes experience at a large law firm, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Candidates with federal clerkship experience, or who are currently completing a federal clerkship* (2026 end date), are encouraged to apply directly. Local bar admission strongly preferred, though consideration will be given to candidates taking the Florida bar examination.

To apply, 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 “Miami” 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 and apanich@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.

Corporate

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. 

Finance & Restructuring

Structured Finance, Esoteric
# of positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 3 – 7+
Location: New York

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate and senior associate or counsel for its structured finance team in New York. Ideal candidates should have experience representing financial institutions as issuers, underwriters, borrowers, lenders, sellers, and/or purchasers in a variety of asset-backed securitization and structured lending transactions, but general capital markets and/or leveraged finance experience coupled with an interest in esoteric securitization also encouraged to apply. The practice focuses on matching business-focused structures with capital in connection with esoteric and first-of-their-kind transactions. Opportunities will include esoteric capital markets securitization (both capital markets issued and privately placed), with a particular focus on whole business, digital infrastructure and media royalty securitizations, and structured private credit facilities. Candidates should have 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-Structured Fin. (Esoteric)" 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 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.

Structured Finance, Repurchase/Warehouse Facilities
# of positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3 – 5
Location: New York

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its structured finance team in New York. Ideal candidates should have experience representing financial institutions as issuers, underwriters, borrowers, lenders, sellers, and/or purchasers in a variety of asset-backed securitization and structured lending transactions, but general capital markets, private credit and/or leveraged finance experience coupled with an interest in securitization also encouraged to apply. The high value and market leading practice focuses on Repo finance, digital infrastructure, trade receivable finance, warehouse lending, and structured private credit facilities. Candidates should have 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, deal sheet, and law school transcript. When completing the online application, select "CFI-Structured Fin. (Repo/Warehouse)" 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 is $260,000 - $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 Litigation Staff Attorney
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 4+
Location: Atlanta

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a highly qualified staff attorney with 4+ years of experience to support its healthcare litigation practice in the Atlanta office. Ideally, candidates will have a background in litigation and experience managing a complex docket as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.  Prior experience with insurance payor matters and/or False Claims Act matters 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 and client demands. 

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 submitting the online application, select “GOV-Healthcare” in the field for Department, and “Staff Attorney” in the field for 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.  

Healthcare Transactions Associate
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2 - 5
Location: Houston

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its healthcare group in Houston. Nationally ranked, the firm’s healthcare industry practice serves the entire spectrum of healthcare providers, practitioners, investors, manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, educators, researchers, and inventors. 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 more than two years of healthcare regulatory and corporate transactional experience, preferably at a large law firm, 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, writing sample, and cover letter. When completing the online application, select “Houston” 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 $360,000. 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.  

 

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property
# of Positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Location: Silicon Valley (preferred) or San Francisco

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks 2nd- to 4th‑year associates for its Intellectual Property litigation team, which litigates and tries cutting-edge issues related to patents, trade secrets, copyrights, internet law, and complex commercial technology. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, an entrepreneurial and creative mindset, and two to four years of experience in a large law firm or high-end technology litigation practice. This is a unique opportunity to help grow a rapidly expanding practice that is a strategic priority for the firm. An undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science is strongly preferred; local bar admission is required. Candidates with federal clerkship experience, or who are currently completing a federal clerkship ending in 2026, are encouraged to apply.*

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 “San Francisco” or “Silicon Valley” as the office, “Lateral Associate” as the position, and “TRIAL–Intellectual Property” as the department. Search firms with a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well‑qualified candidates to recruittrial@kslaw.com. *Please note, however, that we will not accept search firm submissions for candidates who are currently clerking; judicial clerks should apply directly using the online application.

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.

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.

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