Current Openings for Experienced Lawyers

We encourage qualified candidates to apply. While the offices listed below are the preferred locations, in some circumstances, the firm is flexible on location. Hiring decisions are based on legal experience, academic background and the current needs of our practice groups.

Legal search firms that have a current written placement agreement with King & Spalding are invited to submit resumes for open positions unless the position announcement specifically notes an exclusion. We will not accept resumes from search firms with which we do not have an established agreement.

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Corporate, Finance & Investments

Energy and Projects (Construction)
# of Positions: 2 | Years of Experience: 3-6
Location: Abu Dhabi

Type of experience: King & Spalding seeks two team-oriented mid-level associates for its construction and projects team in Abu Dhabi. Qualified candidates will have three to six years’ experience working on major procurements, construction projects, utilities and infrastructure major projects and/or PPPs. Candidates should have experience of EPC, FIDIC, Construct Only and Design & Construct contracts. 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 CV and any supporting documents. When completing the online application, select your preferred office location.

Search firms that have current terms with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to Internationalrecruiting@kslaw.com

Government Matters

Environmental Health & Safety
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-4
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks an associate with 2-4 years of experience for its Environmental Health & Safety practice in Los Angeles. Qualified candidates will have experience with a broad range of environmental issues, including environmental enforcement and compliance matters, environmental litigation, and due diligence issues. Candidates may alternatively have experience or an interest in automotive safety and regulatory compliance matters. Superior academic credentials, excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills are required. Successful candidates will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

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

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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.