Our U.S. and international offices welcome applications from experienced lawyers, including current judicial clerks. Our London and Hong Kong offices offer two-year trainee solicitor programs.
Laterals
We are happy to receive applications from experienced lawyers. Please submit your cover letter, resume and law school transcript to the relevant contacts listed below. We generally reply within two to three weeks of receipt of the application.
Many of our international offices have lateral hiring needs. Our lawyers work on cross-border transactions, with emphasis on capital markets, M&A and finance issues. We have a leading U.S. law practice in our offices worldwide. In addition, we have top-rated local law capabilities in London and Hong Kong. We also practice English law in our Hong Kong and São Paulo offices. Lawyers practicing outside the United States who practice U.S. law must be admitted in one of the jurisdictions in which the firm has a U.S. office and be in compliance with any requirements of their local jurisdiction. Lawyers practicing local law in jurisdictions outside the United States must be duly admitted to practice in such jurisdiction.
All lateral inquiries and submissions must be sent directly to the relevant legal recruiting contact listed below. Any lateral inquiry or submission sent to anyone else will not be considered and any representation will not be recognized.
U.S. offices
New York
Cristina Attard
Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting
cristina.attard@davispolk.com
+1 212 450 6529
Northern California*
Isabelle Ting
Manager, Legal Recruiting
isabelle.ting@davispolk.com
+1 650 752 2032
*California Applicants – view our CPRA Privacy Policy / Notice of Collection
Washington DC
Samantha Sebanakitta
Manager, Legal Recruiting & Professional Development
samantha.sebanakitta@davispolk.com
+1 202 962 7147
International offices
London
Eloise Greenberry-Gifford
Coordinator, Human Resources
londonrecruiting@davispolk.com
+44 20 7418 1030
Brussels, Madrid, São Paulo and Tokyo
Cristina Attard
Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting
cristina.attard@davispolk.com
+1 212 450 6529
Beijing and Hong Kong
Tina Zhao
Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting - Asia
tina.zhao@davispolk.com
+86 10 8567 5036
Attorney
To represent large corporate clients in the pharmaceutical, mining and financial institutions industries in matters related to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Conduct complex internal and government investigations, including investigations involving the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with FCPA matters. Advise clients on anti-corruption compliance. Monday – Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, salary range $365,000 - $435,000 annually. Position is eligible for an employee referral bonus.
Location: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
450 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10017
Minimum requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree, or foreign equivalent, New York State Bar admission, and 1 year of experience working on FCPA legal matters in the pharmaceutical, mining and financial institutions industries.
Contact: Please send resume to: K. Schulte, #MM2024, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, 450 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Must specify job code #MM2024.
Judicial clerks
Davis Polk lawyers are recognized for their extensive experience, creativity, integrity and ability to handle the most complex and challenging matters for global clients. More than 100 of our lawyers have clerked for federal or state judges, including Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Individuals who join the firm directly after completing a judicial clerkship for a U.S. federal or state or Canadian court will be eligible to receive a bonus for a one- or two-year clerkship or two one-year clerkships. Individuals who join the firm directly after completing a judicial clerkship for the U.S. Supreme Court may be eligible for an additional bonus.
As of January 15, 2024, we are considering post-clerkship applications for those who would join the firm this year. If you are interested in applying, please email your resume and law school transcript to the relevant recruiting contact below.
U.S. offices
New York
Cristina Attard
Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting
cristina.attard@davispolk.com
+1 212 450 6529
Northern California*
Isabelle Ting
Manager, Legal Recruiting
isabelle.ting@davispolk.com
+1 650 752 2032
*California Applicants – view our CPRA Privacy Policy / Notice of Collection
Washington DC
Samantha Sebanakitta
Manager, Legal Recruiting & Professional Development
samantha.sebanakitta@davispolk.com
+1 202 962 7147
Trainee solicitors
Our London and Hong Kong offices offer exemplary two-year training experiences. Trainee solicitors can expect early responsibility and meaningful work, including exposure to multiple practice areas. They grow professionally through excellent training programs, ongoing mentoring and unparalleled access to partners.
London
Megan Neal
Assistant, Human Resources
londonrecruiting@davispolk.com
+44 20 7418 1098
Beijing and Hong Kong
Tina Zhao
Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting - Asia
tina.zhao@davispolk.com
+86 10 8567 5036