Elevate your career
Davis Polk is not only a top-tier law firm. We are a unique community of highly motivated individuals who work creatively and collaboratively to solve problems, shape strategy and deliver the highest quality results. As a business professional at the firm, you will work with colleagues in your department, across Business Services and with our lawyers to produce high-impact results for the firm and our clients.
We need great talent across a myriad of skill sets, in areas including information systems, human resources, business development, finance, word processing and legal support services. Whatever your field, you can expect a positive, supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Davis Polk is an exciting place to work, with a long history of success and numerous initiatives underway to continue to grow and thrive.
Why Davis Polk
Business professionals from a wide range of disciplines appreciate Davis Polk’s collaborative culture and our commitment to excellence and professional development.
Our hiring process
Step 1: Submit your application
For business professional positions in the United States, you will apply online. For non-U.S. roles, applicants are asked to email their resume to the hiring contact in the job listing.
Step 2: Schedule your interview
The first step in the interview process is usually a short phone or online screening conversation with a Davis Polk recruiter or local office administrator. Next, selected applicants will typically be invited to an online interview with the manager they would report to. While next steps will vary, one common pattern after that would be a final interview round on site that would include conversations with multiple individuals.
Step 3: Review your offer
We will typically reach out by phone to verbally extend an offer. All selected applicants will receive a formal offer by email, including information about firm benefits and individuals to contact for additional information.
Step 4: Begin your onboarding
Davis Polk is proud to welcome new hires with a thorough and high-touch onboarding plan intended to cultivate a successful first few weeks and months at the firm. You will receive a full introduction to the firm’s benefits, culture and systems, coupled with all the training you will need for your new role and responsibilities.
FAQs
I’m not familiar with the legal industry. What are key things I should know about Davis Polk?
Davis Polk is an elite global law firm known for delivering peerless counsel and client service. Industry-leading companies and global financial institutions rely on our more than 1,000 lawyers for their most challenging legal and business matters. We are headquartered in New York and have offices strategically located in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals.
What are the firm’s core values, and how would you describe its culture?
We work as one team and we encourage collaboration, teamwork, initiative, respect, inclusion and an exceptional client service approach. We look for like-minded individuals who want to contribute to the firm. Many talented business professionals – both those with law firm experience and those new to the legal field – find a welcoming professional home at Davis Polk and thrive here.
What professional growth opportunities does the firm offer?
Davis Polk cares deeply about the growth and development of its employees. We offer multiple opportunities throughout the year to participate in on-site and virtual trainings, online learning courses, conferences, events and skills-based training to enhance your knowledge and experience. We are committed to supporting employees in advancing their careers, which can include taking on greater responsibilities and/or exploring new and different opportunities at the firm.
How large is the business professionals group at the firm?
We are proud of the roughly 1,000 business professionals who provide exceptional support to the firm globally.
Does Davis Polk hire business professionals for the same types of roles found at industrial and financial employers?
Yes, we hire for many of the same roles you would find at other companies. These include positions in core corporate functions such as finance, information systems, human resources, public relations, digital marketing and office support staff.
Are there business roles at Davis Polk that are specific to the law field?
We hire for many business roles that may be less familiar to job seekers from outside the legal field, including for word processing, professional development, eDiscovery management, discovery attorneys, legal recruiting and business development teams directly supporting lawyers in a range of practice areas.
Recruiting contacts by city
New York, Northern California
and Washington DC
Human Resources – Business Services Talent Acquisition
hr.ny@davispolk.com
São Paulo
Ieda Correia
Director, Office Administration (São Paulo)
hr.sao@davispolk.com
+55 11 4871 8400
London
Adele Barrett
Senior Manager, Human Resources - Europe
londonrecruiting@davispolk.com
+44 20 7418 1304
Brussels
Lawrence Morre
Brussels Office Manager
lawrence.morre@davispolk.com
+32 474 702113
Madrid
Olga Fouce
Director, Madrid Office Administration
olga.fouce@davispolk.com
+34 91 768 9600
Hong Kong
Stella Ng
Director, Hong Kong Office Administration
hr.hk@davispolk.com
+852 2533 3300
Beijing
Chris Yao
Director, Beijing Office Administration
hr.beijing@davispolk.com
+86 10 8567 5000
Tokyo
Hisako Yamamoto
Director, Tokyo Office Administration
hr.tok@davispolk.com
+81 3 5574 2600
We are committed to inclusion
We approach every challenge as a team, with each individual bringing unique insights and strengths to the table. We recruit outstanding talent and ensure every person is valued and has the opportunity to succeed.
We are passionate about pro bono
We serve a wide range of pro bono clients with the determination and legal excellence that define our broader culture. Business professionals are invited and encouraged to participate alongside our lawyers in a wide range of pro bono projects.