Job Description

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

We are seeking an associate with at least three years of experience to join our Asset and Corporate Finance practice group. Preferred candidates will be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team to advise national and international clients across the firm’s global platform. Meaningful experience with leveraged finance, asset finance (including real estate finance), structured finance, and/or loan workouts is desired. K&L Gates’ Asset and Corporate Finance practice group represents lenders, borrowers, servicers, and other market participants in a wide range of financing transactions.

Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

Base Compensation: $240,000 - $320,000 / year

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

ABOUT THE FIRM

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.

BENEFITS

K&L Gates offers our Associates a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time Associates include:

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
Dental Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) Retirement plan
Health Advocacy Services
Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)
Addiction Resources
Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
Paid Holidays (12)
Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
Family Building Benefits
Pro Bono Opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Bar Expense Reimbursement
529 Deductions
Relocation
Accident Insurance
Balanced Hours Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Bereavement Leave
Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program
Wellness Program
All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law. The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.

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