A lot is expected of newer associates, who felt that the invaluable experience they’d gained was matched by “a culture of care and investment among people, where we genuinely want each other to succeed. Our client who are leaders in the office supplies industry are looking for a keen and motivated Business Development executive to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. Our interviewees explained that the open assignment system helps them manage their workloads, while also allowing associates to be selective with matters. Perks: Private medical insurance, BUPA health assessment, life insurance, income protection, travel insurance, pension scheme, corporate gym membership, dental plan, GP consultation service, fertility and family forming, employee assistance plan, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast, emergency back-up child/elder care, wellbeing apps, Kirkland concierge, 25 days’ holiday, season ticket loan.

Some attorneys do informally specialize by actively pursuing a certain type of work, but there are substantial opportunities across sub-practices, which include: contract disputes, product liability, environment, securities, commercial litigation – you name it! One third of a person’s life is spent sleeping, so at Kirkland we take your comfort and happiness very seriously. The department generally represents the managers of venture funds and helps them establish funds and fundraise.

Summer associate profile: Kirkland looks for candidates who show a record of outstanding academic achievement and a desire to assume early responsibility. As always, please consult with a licensed doctor or physician before starting any diet, exercise or supplement program, before taking any vitamin or medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a problem.

We regret that there is insufficient space to be able to offer patients car parking facilities on the premises. In Houston, associates (unsurprisingly) found themselves on a variety of energy-related deals, “but it truly is the oldest form to the newest form of energy. You can find out more information on the cookies that Google Analytics sets to enable this measurement here: https://support. This entrepreneurial approach yields higher levels of commitment and morale, yielding better results for clients. Kirkland’s rise to the top can lead to assumptions of a colder, solely work-driven culture, but juniors were quick to point out that these projections have little basis in reality.

Sponsorship: Kirkland covers the costs of PGDL/SQE fees, as well as providing a competitive maintenance payment. We are committed to advancing the communities in which we live and work, and we dedicate substantial energy, talent and resources to meaningful causes and initiatives that reflect our values and vision. The litigation department also uses a generalist system, but without the requirement to eventually specialize. It has taken an extraordinary amount of hard work, talent, sacrifice, and excellent decision-making by the best lawyers in the legal market to position Kirkland as the gold standard among law firms. Although there’s no concrete rule as to how many hours associates should bill, interviewees described Kirkland as “a firm that rewards people who bill a lot” (one of those rewards being market-rate compensation).

A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Michael Sartor and William Lay and debt finance partner LOUIS HERNANDEZ advised Monomoy Capital Partners on its acquisition of EnviroTech Services, Inc. To complement hands-on experience, summer associates also participate in a variety of training, mentorship and development opportunities led by Kirkland partners and industry experts and engage in pro bono and volunteer opportunities to introduce them to the Firm’s emphasis on social commitment. TC: Kirkland is perpetually evolving to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of the next generation of lawyers. Intellectual Property: Clients benefit from our critical mass of lawyers who are trained in a variety of technical disciplines with experience in litigation, transactions and counseling matters involving all areas of intellectual property. Although construction is a major part of our Group, we also offer construction-related services and have diversified into homeland security.In the same manner as full-time associates, summer associates get to work on substantive assignments through the firm’s famed open assignment system that empowers associates to choose the types of matters on which they work (see the Inside View feature on Kirkland for more details on that) with support and facilitation from each practice group’s attorneys and staff. Are there any initiatives that are new or that have been working particularly well that you would like to flag? The firm looks favorably upon law review and business- or industry-focused societies/journals, moot court, and other indicators of intellectual curiosity, collaboration and drive.