Current Openings for Experienced Lawyers

We encourage qualified experienced candidates to apply for current open positions. 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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Atlanta

Corporate

Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 4+
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level or senior associate for its Corporate practice group in Atlanta. Candidates should have a minimum of four years’ experience, including significant 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 should also have experience drafting and reviewing SEC periodic reports and consulting on governance matters. All candidates should have large law firm experience and excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school. To apply, please complete the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above. In order to expedite processing of applications, please indicate the following on your application: (1) select "Atlanta" in the field for "Office"; (2) select "Corporate" in the field for "Department"; and (3) select "Lateral Associate" in the field for "Position." Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to narchibald@kslaw.com.

# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 4-6+
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its corporate practice group in the Atlanta office. Qualified Candidates should have a minimum of four years' experience in corporate transactions, specifically significant experience working on public and private mergers and acquisitions. All candidates should have large law firm experience and excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school. When submitting the online application, select "Atlanta" in the field for Office, "Corporate" 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 qualified candidates to narchibald@kslaw.com.

Charlotte

Finance

Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 1-5
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a junior/mid-level associate for its finance practice group in Charlotte. Candidates should have a minimum of one year secured lending experience, including syndicated leveraged finance, asset-based lending, private placement of notes and acquisition financing. 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. When submitting the online application, select “Charlotte” in the field for Office, “Finance” 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 qualified candidates to ekota@kslaw.com.

Houston

Financial Restructuring

Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-5
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a junior to mid-level associate for its Financial Restructuring Practice Group in Houston. Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school are required. Qualified candidates will have significant experience in commercial chapter 11 cases and related adversary litigation, with experience and understanding of the energy industry. The work will involve drafting pleadings, participating in discovery, attending and participating in court proceedings, interactions with clients, and assisting teams in work for both debtor and creditor clients. 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 "Houston" as the Office, "Fin. Restructuring" as the Department, and "Lateral Associate" as the Position. No search firm submissions, please.

Los Angeles

Litigation

Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 1
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks an entry-level staff attorney for its growing litigation practice groups in Los Angeles. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials; excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills; and an eagerness to work hard as part of a team. May and December 2016 law school graduates will be considered, though preference will be given to candidates already barred in California. The staff attorney will provide litigation support, primarily in reviewing and summarizing case materials and drafting discovery responses and motions. 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. Applicants should indicate their earliest start date in the cover letter. When completing the online application, select “Los Angeles” as the office, “Business Litigation” as the department, and “Staff Attorney” as the position. No search firm submissions will be accepted.

New York

Corporate

# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 3-4
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level associate for its growing Corporate practice group in New York. Candidates should have three to four years’ experience, including significant experience working on M&A (e.g., private and public company M&A transactions, including transactions with private equity purchasers and sellers). All candidates should have large law firm experience, solid academic credentials from a top-tier law school, and an entrepreneurial attitude. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of helping to grow out a practice area energized by new partner and client growth. Please send resume, transcript and deal sheet directly to lpearlman@kslaw.com.

# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 5-6
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a mid-level or senior associate for its growing Corporate practice group in New York. Candidates should have five to six years’ experience, including significant experience working on M&A (e.g., private and public company M&A transactions, including transactions with private equity purchasers and sellers). Candidates should also have experience consulting on governance and shareholder activist matters. All candidates should have large law firm experience, solid academic credentials from a top-tier law school, and an entrepreneurial attitude. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of helping to grow out a practice area energized by new partner and client growth. Please send resume, transcript and deal sheet directly to lpearlman@kslaw.com.

Sacramento

Healthcare

Positions: 1 | Years Experience: 2-5
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a junior- to mid-level litigation associate for its healthcare practice group in Sacramento. Qualified candidates will have two to five years of healthcare litigation 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 and law school transcript. When completing the online application, select “Sacramento” as the office, “Healthcare” as the department, and “Lateral Associate” as the position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to lthompson@kslaw.com.