Laterals, Clerks & Trainees

We are happy to receive applications from experienced lawyers. Please submit your cover letter, resume and law school transcript to the relevant contacts listed below. We generally reply within two to three weeks of receipt of the application.

Many of our international offices have lateral hiring needs. Our lawyers work on cross-border transactions, with emphasis on capital markets, M&A and finance issues. We have a leading U.S. law practice in our offices worldwide. In addition, we have top-rated local law capabilities in London and Hong Kong. We also practice English law in our Hong Kong and São Paulo offices. Lawyers practicing outside the United States who practice U.S. law must be admitted in one of the jurisdictions in which the firm has a U.S. office and be in compliance with any requirements of their local jurisdiction. Lawyers practicing local law in jurisdictions outside the United States must be duly admitted to practice in such jurisdiction.

All lateral inquiries and submissions must be sent directly to the relevant legal recruiting contact listed below. Any lateral inquiry or submission sent to anyone else will not be considered and any representation will not be recognized.

New York

Life Sciences Associate – IP & Commercial Transactions

The IP & Commercial Transactions group is seeking an associate with at least 5 years of experience and at least 2 years of specific experience in advising on pharma, biotech and medtech licensing, collaborations and other commercial agreements. Experience in buyside private M&A in this area is also relevant. High level of academic achievement and solid law firm experience preferred. The expected base salary is $365,000-$435,000.

Associate – IP Litigation

The IP Litigation group is seeking an associate with 3 to 7 years of experience working on and managing patent and trade-secret cases. Experience taking/defending depositions and teaching younger associates preferred. High level of academic achievement and solid law firm experience preferred. The expected base salary range is $260,000-$420,000. 

Northern California

Associate – Civil Litigation

The Civil Litigation group is seeking an associate with 2 to 6 years of litigation experience, including meaningful exposure to civil securities litigation defense work. High level of academic achievement and solid law firm experience preferred. The expected base salary range is $235,000-$390,000. 

Associate – IP Litigation

The IP Litigation group is seeking an associate with 3 to 7 years of experience working on and managing patent and trade-secret cases. Experience taking/defending depositions and teaching younger associates preferred. High level of academic achievement and solid law firm experience preferred. The expected base salary range is $260,000-$420,000.