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lateral opportunities


Paul, Weiss is currently hiring lateral associates in the areas outlined below.

New York Office Positions

Corporate Associate
Mid level associates with 3+ years experience to join our Finance Group. Candidates must have solid experience in acquisition and leveraged finance.

Employee Benefits Associate
Mid to senior level associates with 2-6 years of experience to join our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group.

Employee Benefits Associate
First year associate to join our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, transcript and resume to:

Claudia Arango
Legal Recruitment Manager
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
email: lateralhiring@paulweiss.com 

Hong Kong Office Positions


Corporate Associate
Mid to senior level associate with at least 4 years of IPO, cross boarder M&A and Private Equity experience; HK qualified with strong corporate transactional experience gained in HK with a UK, US or international firm. In addition candidates must be able to speak fluent Mandarin and English with the ability to read and write Chinese and English well.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Mary Wicks
Recruitment and Development Manager
Hong Kong Club Building, 12th Floor
3A Chater Road
Central Hong Kong
email: mwicks@paulweiss.com

Beijing Office Positions

Corporate Associate
Mid to senior level associate with 3-5 years solid corporate transactional experience to join our M&A/Private Equity practice.

Candidates must possess a US JD (or equivalent, such as Commonwealth LL.B.), and have experience with a US, UK or other International law firm in M&A transactions. In addition, candidates must be able to read and write Chinese and speak Mandarin and English.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Mary Wicks
Recruitment and Development Manager
Hong Kong Club Building, 12th Floor
3A Chater Road
Central Hong Kong
email: mwicks@paulweiss.com

Tokyo Office Positions

Corporate Associate
Entry-level associate to join our Tokyo-based corporate practice group. Native Japanese language skills essential. Candidates must have a JD degree from a US law school.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Mary Wicks
Recruitment and Development Manager
Hong Kong Club Building, 12th Floor
3A Chater Road
Central Hong Kong 
email: mwicks@paulweiss.com

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