50 open jobs & lateral opportunities

Kirkland & Ellis LLP Careers

Kirkland & Ellis LLP has 50 open jobs posted in the past 90 days. Hiring is trending up — 27 new jobs in the past 30 days compared with 22 in the 30 days prior. Last updated: .

Open positions

50 positions
M&A17
Employee Benefits14
Exec Comp14
Securities13
Capital Markets13
Compliance/Regulatory8
Finance6
Debt Finance5
HIPAA5
Stark5
Investment Funds3
P&S3
Mezzanine Finance3
Real Estate3
Private Equity3
40 Act2
Structured Finance2
Technology Transactions1
Commercial1
Secured Finance1
Joint Ventures1
Fund Formation1
Lending1
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Chicago - Technology & IP Transactions Associate

2 days ago

Corporate, Intellectual Property · Technology Transactions

3-6 PQE
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New York - Investment Funds, Regulatory Associate

2 days ago

Corporate · 40 Act, Compliance/Regulatory, Investment Funds, Securities

2-4 PQE
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Salt Lake City - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

8 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets

5+ PQE
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Houston - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Nashville - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Philadelphia - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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New York - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Miami - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Washington, D.C. - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Dallas - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Austin - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Boston - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Chicago - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Bay Area - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

15 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Los Angeles - Knowledge Management Associate - Capital Markets

16 days ago

Corporate · Capital Markets, Securities

5+ PQE
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Dallas - Real Estate (Equity) Associate

17 days ago

Real Estate · Finance, P&S

4-6 PQE
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New York - Real Estate (Finance) Attorney

17 days ago

Real Estate, Banking · Debt Finance, Finance, Mezzanine Finance, Real Estate

2-7 PQE
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New York - Real Estate (Equity) Attorney

17 days ago

Real Estate · Finance, P&S

3-7 PQE
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Miami - Real Estate (Finance) Associate

17 days ago

Real Estate, Banking · Debt Finance, Finance, Mezzanine Finance, Real Estate

3-7 PQE
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Los Angeles - Real Estate/Real Assets Associate (Mid to Senior Level)

17 days ago

Real Estate · Finance, P&S

3-8 PQE
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Los Angeles - Real Estate (Finance) Associate

17 days ago

Real Estate, Banking · Debt Finance, Finance, Mezzanine Finance, Real Estate

3-7 PQE
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Dallas - Healthcare Associate (Regulatory)

17 days ago

Health Care · Compliance/Regulatory, HIPAA, Stark

3-6 PQE
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New York - Healthcare Associate (Regulatory)

17 days ago

Health Care · Compliance/Regulatory, HIPAA, Stark

3-6 PQE
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Boston - Healthcare Associate (Regulatory)

17 days ago

Health Care · Compliance/Regulatory, HIPAA, Stark

3-6 PQE
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Chicago - Healthcare Associate (Regulatory)

17 days ago

Health Care · Compliance/Regulatory, HIPAA, Stark

3-6 PQE
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Washington, D.C. - Healthcare Associate (Regulatory)

17 days ago

Health Care · Compliance/Regulatory, HIPAA, Stark

3-6 PQE
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Bay Area - Lateral Attorney

30 days ago

Corporate · M&A, Private Equity

5+ PQE
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Washington, D.C. - Litigation Associate (Judicial Clerk)

about 1 month ago

Litigation · Commercial

1-3 PQE
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Chicago - Trusts & Estates Associate

about 1 month ago

Trusts & Estates

1-3 PQE
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Nashville - Litigation Associate

about 1 month ago

Litigation

1-6 PQE
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Salt Lake City - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
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Philadelphia - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
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New York - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
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Miami - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
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Washington, DC - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
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Houston - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
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Dallas - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Boston - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Chicago - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
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Los Angeles - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
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Bay Area - Executive Compensation Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

2-6 PQE
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Houston - Employee Benefits Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

1-4 PQE
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Dallas - Employee Benefits Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

1-4 PQE
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Chicago - Employee Benefits Associate

about 1 month ago

ERISA · Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A

1-4 PQE
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Bay Area - Lateral Associate

about 1 month ago

Corporate · M&A, Private Equity

3+ PQE
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New York - Lateral Associate

about 2 months ago

Banking · Debt Finance, Secured Finance, Structured Finance

4+ PQE
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Bay Area - Lateral Attorney

about 2 months ago

Corporate · Joint Ventures, M&A, Private Equity

5+ PQE
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New York - Lateral Attorney

about 2 months ago

Corporate · Compliance/Regulatory, Fund Formation, Investment Funds

6+ PQE
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New York - Lateral Associate

about 2 months ago

Banking · Debt Finance, Lending, Structured Finance

2+ PQE
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Washington, D.C. - Investment Funds, Regulatory Associate

2 months ago

Corporate · 40 Act, Compliance/Regulatory, Investment Funds

1-3 PQE

Recruiter activity

George Webster

George Webster

Marsden

Riccardo Caggia joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York City

I had the pleasure of working with George and I was genuinely impressed by his sharp understanding of the market, thoughtful approach, and consistent professionalism; he was highly responsive, transparent, and genuinely focused on aligning opportunities with my long-term goals, making the process both efficient and seamless. I would readily recommend him to anyone seeking a strategic and reliable recruiter.
Max Bartram Esq.

Max Bartram Esq.

Coast to Coast Legal Search

Courtney Wax Lewis joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Austin

I have nothing but great things to say about my experience working with Max. My job search involved relocating from New York to Texas, and he made the entire process feel seamless. He goes above and beyond, leveraging relationships with partners at top law firms to help get your foot in the door. Max was very helpful in terms of interview prep, and he consistently followed up at every stage of the process, including check-ins even after I accepted my offer. He genuinely cares about the people he works with. I highly recommend Max to anyone who is serious about making a career move.
Ren Casey

Ren Casey

Slate Legal Recruiting

Dylan White joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Houston

It was an absolute pleasure working with Ren; he is an amazing recruiter. His insight into the lateral market and his connections at top-tier firms made the lateral process smooth. The lateral process can be a stressful process, however, Ren provided guidance throughout all phases of the process, which made the process far less stressful. I strongly recommend Ren to anyone considering a move!
Evan Fox

Evan Fox

Long Ridge Partners

Sean Atkinson joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York City

I found Evan to be an excellent recruiter with connections that are indispensable for any candidate during their job search. He’s extremely professional, accessible and personable. He assisted me with interview preparations specific to my interviewers which gave me an added layer of confidence.
Kallum (Kally) Challenger

Kallum (Kally) Challenger

Pure Search

Reem Ahmed joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Dallas

I had the pleasure of working with Kally, and she demonstrated a remarkable level of professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication. She was incredibly proactive in understanding my needs and consistently provided timely updates throughout the process. Kally's deep knowledge of the legal industry was evident in the opportunities she presented, which were well-aligned with my requirements. She offered valuable insights and guided me through each step.
Evan Fox

Evan Fox

Long Ridge Partners

Jaime Travers-Fein joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Evan is an absolutely amazing recruiter. He went above and beyond, assisting me in revising my resume to suit the NY style-format, preparing me both before and after my interviews and helping me to land an incredible job. His perseverance, wonderful communication and organisation are all great skills that contribute to him being such a fantastic recruiter.
Kate Reder Sheikh

Kate Reder Sheikh

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Ryan Kidman joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco

I cannot recommend Kate highly enough. She knows the Bay Area market intimately and is able to leverage that knowledge to give actionable, tailored advice (down to the specific interviewer). Kate is a true counselor and advisor and it was a privilege to work with her.
Gregory Gambill

Gregory Gambill

Slate Legal Recruiting

Aida Kimiagar joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York City

I had an amazing experience working with Greg. He was very professional and took the time to thoroughly understand my career goals and aspirations, ensuring that the opportunities he presented were aligned with my objectives. He was always accessible and responsive, which made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Greg also provided invaluable insights and advice, which ultimately led me to secure a position that perfectly matches my skills and ambitions.
Kallum (Kally) Challenger

Kallum (Kally) Challenger

Pure Search

Chesley Swann, Esq. joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York City

Kally is extremely professional, personable, and experienced. She provided in-depth market information and useful career advice. Being able to speak with a recruiter that had actual funds market experience and know-how made a difference. In total, Kally was a pleasure to work with.
Max Bartram Esq.

Max Bartram Esq.

Coast to Coast Legal Search

Erin Lachaal joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Austin

Max was super responsive and targeted in his approach. He brought opportunities to me and listened to feedback to seek out additional opportunities that may not have been available at first glance. He was a pleasure to work with!