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UPDATED October 9, 2014
ASIA
Beijing
China Corporate
2 to 5 Years of Experience
Seeking a US admitted associate with 2-5 years' experience
in Corporate transactions, with an emphasis on M&A, Going
Private and/or Private Equity. Fluency in Chinese is
required.
Hong Kong Corporate
Mid-Senior Level
Solid HK Takeovers Code and/or Public M&A experience;
Hong Kong qualification. Language skills preferred but not
essential.
US Corporate
Midlevel
Seeking midlevel corporate lawyer (mix of capital markets
and mergers & acquisitions experience). Mandarin Chinese
language skills preferred but are not essential. Admission in
a US jurisdiction required. We are willing to consider
candidates with either LL.M. degrees or J.D.
degrees. Candidates from both US and UK firms with
relevant Equity Capital Markets, High Yield Debt and M&A
experience will be considered.
Hong Kong
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
MARY SCHAUS / [email protected]
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ASIA
Shanghai
China Corporate
Midlevel
M&A and Private Equity experience necessary. Candidates
must be US admitted and fluent in Mandarin.
Junior
Candidate should have experience in Capital Markets and
must be fluent in English and Japanese.
Tokyo
Bengoshi (admitted in Japan)
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
MARY SCHAUS / [email protected]
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BRAZIL
Sao Paulo
Corporate
Mid-Level
Seeking associates with 3 to 5 years of capital markets
experience. Ideal candidates would be native English
speakers who are fluent in Portuguese. High academic
achievement and law firm experience are required.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
CHRISTINA FOX / [email protected] / 212.735.3808
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CANADA
Toronto
Corporate
2-3 Years of Experience
Seeking candidates with corporate finance/securities
experience, including experience with registered public
offerings, Rule 144A offerings and private placements, as
well as familiarity with a public company’s continuous
reporting requirements. Some M&A experience is helpful but
not required. High level of academic achievement and law
firm experience required.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
CHRISTINA FOX / [email protected] / 212.735.3808
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EUROPE
Brussels
Antitrust/Competition
Junior
We are looking for a junior associate, who has either already
qualified or who will qualify in to any EU member state. The
successful candidate must be able to show a clear interest in
competition law, supported by their studies and/or work
experience. They will also have a law degree from a
European Jurisdiction, which will enable them to qualify as a
lawyer in the EEA, and will have completed their studies in
English. Candidates with a Master's degree would be
advantageous. The role requires a candidate with the skills to
manage client relationships and the ability to assist clients on
day to day issues. They must also possess the skills to take
on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging
workload within a fast pasted, friendly and non-hierarchical
environment. A first-class academic record is also essential.
All inquiries should be directed to:
SYLVAIN MASSA / [email protected]
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EUROPE
Frankfurt
Tax
Class of 2012 or 2013
The Tax Department of the Frankfurt office is looking for a tax
associate with a solid law firm experience having worked on a
variety of reorganizations and commercial transactions,
including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, partnerships
and corporate finance transactions, both domestic and cross
border. High level of academic achievement required.
All inquiries should be directed to:
NATALIE HOFFER / [email protected]
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EUROPE
London
Please note: The London office no longer accepts applications via email. Any applications received via email will not be
considered an introduction. Please use the links below to access our on-line application form. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation.
Direct applications: Please click on the following link in order to view and apply for the current needs in our London office
www.allhires.com/Skadden
Agency applications: Please ensure you submit applications using your agency login details. If you do not have login details, please
contact Nicola Kerley (Attorney Recruiting Coordinator) at [email protected]. Please click on the following link to view and
submit candidates for our current needs: www.allhires.com/Skadden
All inquiries should be directed to:
NICOLA KERLEY / [email protected]
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UNITED STATES
New York
Banking
Mid-Level
Looking for candidates with 4 to 6 years of experience in
representing borrowers and lenders which include
investment banks, commercial banks, private equity funds
and corporations in connection with acquisition financings,
leveraged buyouts, bridge loans, asset-based loans, first and
second lien financings and other types of U.S. and
international financings. Candidates require excellent
negotiating and drafting skills and a strong working
knowledge of credit agreements, security agreements,
intercreditor agreements, commitment papers and other
documentation utilized in complex financing transactions.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
ADRIANNE CARDIELLO / [email protected] / 212.735.3814
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UNITED STATES
New York
(Cont’d)
Banking
Senior
Looking for candidates with 7+ years banking experience in crossborder and domestic acquisition and leveraged financing, and outof-court restructurings. Proficiency in the preparation and
negotiation of credit agreements, security agreements, intercreditor
agreements, commitment papers and other loan documents.
Candidates must have extensive experience in the representation of
commercial and investment banks, borrowers, and private equity
funds. Additionally, candidates need to be well versed in the
mechanics of leading a banking transaction from inception to
closing.
Corporate Finance
Junior & Mid-Levels
(’08-’12)
Looking for candidates with broad experience in corporate finance
representing both underwriters and issuers including initial public
offerings as well as registered and 144A investment grade debt and
high yield debt. Experience in liability management transactions
such as debt tender offers and exchange offer is also useful. High
level of academic achievement and solid law firm experience
preferred.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
ADRIANNE CARDIELLO / [email protected] / 212.735.3814
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UNITED STATES
New York
(Cont’d)
Executive Compensation &
Benefits
Class of ’08 – ‘10
Looking for a mid-level associate with 3-5 years of
experience practicing Executive Compensation & Benefits in
a major law firm, with a significant portion of that experience
being in a transactional context. Familiarity with ERISA
fiduciary rules a plus. High level of academic achievement
required.
Financial Institutions Group
Class of ’08-’10
Looking for candidate with experience in public and private
mergers and acquisitions, securities disclosure and corporate
governance matters. Experience in insurance M&A,
including reinsurance desirable, and high level of academic
achievement and solid law firm experience preferred.
Financial Institutions Group
Class of ’09-’11
Looking for candidate with specialized knowledge in
insurance regulatory matters. High level of academic
achievement and solid law firm experience preferred.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
ADRIANNE CARDIELLO / [email protected] / 212.735.3814
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UNITED STATES
New York
(Cont’d)
Government Enforcement &
White Collar Crime
Class of ’09-’12
Looking for candidates with a litigation background, preferably with
some white collar, SEC enforcement, or internal investigation
experience. High level of academic achievement and solid law firm
experience preferred.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Class of ’10 – ’12
Looking for associates with 2-4 years of strong transaction
experience working in a similar environment at a peer firm. High
level of academic achievement, experience working on a variety of
public and private M&A transactions and the ability to work effectively
as part of a team across practices areas are required.
Patent Litigation
Class of ’09 – ’11
Looking for a patent litigation associate with three to six years of
experience. The preferred candidate has a background in electrical
engineering and/or computer science, and experience with claim
construction analysis and briefing; invalidity analysis; depositions;
and motion practice. High level of academic achievement and solid
law firm experience required.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
ADRIANNE CARDIELLO / [email protected] / 212.735.3814
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UNITED STATES
New York (Cont’d)
Real Estate
Class of ’09 to ‘12
Seeking associates with the appropriate level of experience,
based upon seniority, working on a broad range of
sophisticated commercial real estate transactions including
acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, fund
formation and leasing. High level of academic achievement
and large law firm experience preferred.
Tax
Class of ’09 to ‘12
Looking for tax associate with a solid law firm
experience, working on a variety of commercial
transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and
divestitures, partnerships and corporate finance
transactions, both domestic and cross order. High level
of academic achievement required.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
ADRIANNE CARDIELLO / [email protected] / 212.735.3814
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UNITED STATES
New York (Cont’d)
Government Enforcement and
White Collar Crime
Staff Attorney
Staff Attorney candidates must be graduates
of an accredited law school and should have
5 to 7 +years of experience. Primary duties
and responsibilities may include, but are not
limited to:
- Document production/review
- Factual/background research using the
Internet, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, etc.
- Preparation of discovery requests/responses
- Trial/hearing preparation
Submissions through recruiters will not be considered.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
ADRIANNE CARDIELLO / [email protected] / 212.735.3814
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UNITED STATES
Chicago
Corporate
Class of ’08-’09
The Corporate department of the Chicago office is looking for
two to three mid to senior level associates (5-6 years of
experience) with M&A and Corporate Finance experience. The
individual should have significant deal experience working in a
similar environment at a peer firm. A high level of academic
achievement, sophisticated deal and solid law firm experience
are required.
Litigation
Class of ’10-’12
The Litigation Department of the Chicago office is looking for
two to three junior associates (2-4 years of experience) with
litigation experience. The individual should have experience
working in a similar environment at a peer firm. A high level of
academic achievement, strong writing skills
and solid law firm experience are required.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
ASHLEY GRAY / [email protected] / 312.407.0762
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UNITED STATES
Chicago (Cont’d)
Tax
Junior to Mid-Level
The Tax Department of the Chicago office is looking for two to
three junior to mid-level associates (2-5 years of experience)
with transactional tax experience. The individual should have
significant deal experience working in a similar environment at
a peer firm. A high level of academic achievement,
sophisticated deal and solid law firm experience are required.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
ASHLEY GRAY / [email protected] / 312.407.0762
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UNITED STATES
Houston
Energy & Infrastructure Projects
Mid-Senior Level
Seeking an associate with strong transactional experience in
the area of US oil and gas development as well as acquisitions
and dispositions in oil and gas areas. Ideally the candidate will
have additional experience with project development, project
finance and/or project acquisitions and dispositions. High level
of academic achievement and solid law firm experience
required.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
Ali-Shaun Sugalski / [email protected] / 713.655.5147
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UNITED STATES
Los Angeles
Corporate
Class of 2009 and
more senior
Class of 2010 and more senior. Seeking associate with four to
six years of experience with mergers and acquisitions
(including private equity), capital markets or both. High level of
academic achievement and solid law firm experience strongly
preferred.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
VALERIE GARAGIOLA / [email protected] / 213.687.5099
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UNITED STATES
Palo Alto
Executive Compensation &
Benefits
Class of ’07-’11
A California licensed attorney with four to seven years of
experience associate in the executive and compensation
benefits department of a major US law firm. Transactional
employee benefits experience is preferred, including
experience with due diligence processes, employee benefits
research and review of employee benefits provisions of
transaction documents. Experience with executive
compensation provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (e.g.,
409A, 2800, 1 62(m) ~d 83), and California bar membership is
preferred as well. High level of academic achievement and
solid law firm experience required.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
CARYN MORTON / [email protected] / 650.470.4547
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UNITED STATES
Washington DC
Energy and Infrastructure
Projects
Mid-level
Seeking associates with strong transactional experience.
Ideally the candidates will have experience with energy or other
infrastructure (e.g., roads) development, project finance and or/
project acquisition and dispositions. High level of academic
achievement and solid law firm experience required.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Junior-Mid Level
Seeking associates with two to four years of corporate
transactional experience. High level of academic achievement
and solid law firm experience required.
Please forward all resumes and transcripts to:
KELLY HAMMETT / [email protected] / 202.371.7812
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