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2024 1L Summer Associate

Kilpatrick is seeking 1L students to be considered for our 2024 Summer Program.

 

Kilpatrick Teams hiring 1L summer associates:
  1. Investment Management and Broker Dealer (Winston-Salem only)
  2. Patent Prosecution – Electronics & Software (Atlanta, Denver, Raleigh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, or Washington DC)
  3. Patent Prosecution – Chemistry & Life Sciences (Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Walnut Creek, or Winston-Salem)
  4. Trademark & Copyright (Los Angeles only)

Excellent academic record (top 20%) required; Leadership roles in extra-curricular activities preferred.

For Patent Prosecution roles, technical backgrounds in engineering and science (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or advanced degrees in Biology, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry) are required.

Please submit the following application materials:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter indicating team and office location preferences.
  • Copy of law school transcript once available.
  • If applying for a patent practice, please include copy of related technical transcript(s).

Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm's clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm's practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients' needs. 

We serve clients around the world from offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with.

We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.

 

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Antitrust Associate (DC)

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP’s Antitrust team is seeking an associate with at least 3 years of significant antitrust experience, to be based in our DC office. The candidate should have a solid base in antitrust principles. Civil litigation skills required. The associate will work closely with the partners in our Antitrust Practice on a variety of matters, including litigation, merger, government investigation, and counseling matters. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Please include writing sample with application materials. DC bar preferred.

Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm’s clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm’s practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients’ needs. 

We serve clients around the world from offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with.

We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.

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Real Estate Investment and Development Associate (GA, NC, TX)

Kilpatrick is seeking an associate attorney with at least 3 years of experience in corporate leasing, portfolio management and construction; property acquisition and disposition; real estate financing and investment; real estate joint ventures; and/or development and redevelopment to join the firm’s award-winning real estate investment and development practice  in our Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Raleigh or Winston-Salem offices. We are looking for individuals with strong academic credentials, solid experience in sophisticated real estate law, attention to detail and excellent analytical skills, and a strong work ethic and desire to work collegially with and contribute to our national practice. Candidate must be licensed with preference for license in the state of the candidate’s base office.

Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm's clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm's practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients' needs.

We serve clients around the world from offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with. 

We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.

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Mid/Senior Level Securities Associate (Atlanta, Chicago, DC, or Bay Area)

Kilpatrick is seeking an experienced Securities Associate to join our Securities Team. Ideal candidate would be mid/senior level with at least 5 years of direct experience, with a practice focused at least 50% on Securities work. Candidate will be based in either our Atlanta, Chicago, DC, or one of our Bay Area offices.  This role would support the public company clients of the Firm’s Securities Team and Financial Institutions Team with regular periodic reporting requirements.  The role would also support capital markets projects (equity and debt offerings), and general M&A.  The role would also assist in preparing periodic alerts and educational materials on securities law topics, and assisting with providing periodic training to clients on securities law and corporate governance matters. The role would deal directly with clients and could serve in many cases as a front-line support for securities law matters.

  • Ensure client compliance with federal and state securities laws, with particular focus on ’34 Act reporting.
  • Prepare/review or advise on routine client SEC filings; Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 filings.
  • Provide, support for securities offerings and capital markets transactions, including public and private issuances of equity and debt securities.  Capital Markets work will principally be focused on issuer representations and include all forms of capital raises.
  • Prepare and/or review or advise on other SEC filings, including Form S-8 and Form SD.
  • Draft, review and periodically update corporate governance and related policies (including Corporate Governance Guidelines, Clawback Policies, and Insider Trading Policies).
  • Assist clients with the preparation and planning for the annual stockholder meeting and shareholder engagements.
  • Advise on general securities disclosure matters, including press releases, earnings releases, investor presentations and other external communications.
  • Assist clients with compliance with applicable NYSE and Nasdaq requirements, including annual and periodic updates.
  • Provide, as needed, support for general M&A activity.
  • Work with KTS securities team to draft and publish blog entries and alerts on material new securities law developments.
  • Work with KTS securities team to coordinate training on securities and corporate governance matters, including insider trading and Regulation FD.

(Salary range: $270,000 – $355,000)

Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm's clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm's practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients' needs.

We serve clients around the world from offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with. 

We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.

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Financial Institutions Associate (DC)

Financial Institutions Associate (DC)

Kilpatrick’s Financial Institutions Team is seeking an associate with at least 2 years of experience with banking and financial institutions regulatory matters and/or securities law, including M&A. The associate should have experience in federal securities law, securities offerings, and ability to counsel clients on requirements of federal securities law and/or bank regulatory laws. Desired skill sets include: the ability to support other attorneys on a wide variety of deals—including securities offerings, the ability to draft SEC reports and M&A transaction documents for sophisticated public and private clients, and familiarity with corporate governance principles for public companies and banking industry. All applicants should have superior academic credentials, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrable client relationship skills. The position is located in our Washington, D.C. office.  DC bar preferred.

(Salary range $225,000 – $285,000)

Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm's clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm's practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients' needs. 

We serve clients around the world from offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with.

We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.

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Privacy Associate (Atlanta GA; Menlo Park CA)

Kilpatrick’s Technology, Privacy & Cybersecurity Team is seeking an associate with at least two years of privacy experience. The position will be based in our Atlanta office although we will also consider candidates for our Silicon Valley (Menlo Park) office.  The ideal candidate will have experience in counseling clients regarding their most critical data issues arising under US and EU privacy/ data protection laws. We are looking for a thinker with a collaborative mindset and impeccable attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other associates as needed to develop client-ready deliverables.
  • Engage with clients to understand their business objectives and provide actionable legal advice.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related contracts, agreements, and policies.
  • Stay abreast of changes in privacy laws and regulations, both domestically and internationally.
  • Assess the impact of legal developments on clients and provide guidance on maintaining compliance.
  • Conduct comprehensive privacy compliance/risk assessments for clients, identifying potential areas of vulnerability.
  • Develop and assist clients with the implementation of strategies to mitigate privacy risks and ensure data protection.
  • Develop and oversee data breach response plans, including advising clients on notification requirements and coordinating with relevant authorities.
  • Provide proactive and strategic legal advice to address privacy issues and promote best practices.
  • Act as a thought leader on emerging privacy trends (including AI) and contribute to legal publications and presentations.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
  • In-depth knowledge of global privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other state privacy laws.
  • Strong analytical skills, good writing skills and excellent client service
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • IAPP certification is preferred (CIPP, CIPT or CIPM)
  • Strong drafting skills, including, e.g., experience drafting cloud/SaaS agreements, software licensing agreements, website policies and other technology agreements
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies (including AI) and their privacy implications
  • Experience working with clients across a variety of industries and sectors, such as technology, healthcare, finance, etc.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment

(Salary range: $225,000 – $280,000)

Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm's clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm's practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients' needs.

We serve clients around the world from offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with.

We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.

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Trademark Associate (Clearance & Prosecution)

Routinely recognized as one of the top teams in the country, the Trademark and Copyright Team of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP continues to grow and seeks an Associate with at least 4+ years of direct trademark experience with clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. We offer the opportunity to work on cutting-edge trademark issues for name-brand clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing U.S. and international trademark portfolios with specific experience in U.S. and international trademark clearance, prosecution, and investigations. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing and critical thinking skills, and be highly organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented. Preferred office locations include San Francisco, New York, or Washington DC. Other office base locations include: Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), Walnut Creek, Seattle, or the option to work remotely based in approved states. 

(Salary range: $240,000 – $305,000)

Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm's clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm's practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients' needs.

We serve clients around the world from offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with.

We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.

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Trademark of Counsel (Sr. Trademark Attorney) – Remote

Routinely recognized as one of the top Trademark and Copyright teams in the country, the Trademark and Copyright Team of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is growing and seeks a Senior Trademark Attorney with at least 7 years of direct trademark prosecution experience. This position is an alternative to traditional partnership-track positions and features a lower billable hour requirement as well as the opportunity to work on leading edge trademark issues for name brand clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in helping manage U.S. and international trademark portfolios with specific experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, investigations and routine enforcement. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, be highly organized and detail oriented. 

* We are not accepting applications from search firms for this position at this time.

Kilpatrick Townsend is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm's clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm's practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients' needs.

We serve clients around the world from offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with.

We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 

*Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.

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Complex Commercial Litigation Associate (SEA)

Kilpatrick's Seattle office is seeking an associate with at least 2+ years of commercial litigation experience or judicial clerkship experience. Must have strong research and writing skills. Excellent law school credentials, including law review, preferred. Former judicial clerks preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills and attention to detail required. Strong interpersonal skills highly valued.

(Salary range: $225,000 – $280,000)

Kilpatrick Townsend is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm's clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm's practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients' needs.

We serve clients around the world from offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with.

We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.

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2024 2L Summer Associate – Construction & Infrastructure Litigation

 

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