Career Opportunities

Join Latham’s Paris office as a stagiaire for a three- to six-month training period, available year-round. You will join the practice of your choice and work as part of a global team under the guidance of experienced lawyers, with the opportunity to become a qualified associate. Applicants should have at least a master’s degree in French law and preferably be admitted to the French Bar school. Fluency in spoken and written English is required.Rejoignez le bureau de Paris de Latham en tant que stagiaire pour une période de formation de trois à six mois, disponible tout au long de l'année. Vous intégrerez le département de votre choix et travaillerez au sein d'une équipe internationale sous la supervision d'avocats expérimentés, avec la possibilité de devenir...

Our team advises leading global companies, financial institutions, and technology businesses on the full spectrum of EU digital regulation, including the GDPR, AI Act, cybersecurity rules, and related EU Digital Acts. Our work combines strategic regulatory advice with contentious and transactional matters, including investigations, administrative proceedings, and litigation. The team has advised on a number of precedent-setting matters involving clients such as Deutsche Wohnen, MediaMarktSaturn, SCHUFA, and Volkswagen.From day one, you will work directly on client matters alongside partners and senior associates. You will help draft briefs in civil, administrative, and fine proceedings, prepare correspondence with data protection authorities and other regulators, support clients...

The Milan office of Latham & Watkins is looking for a recent law graduate with a strong interest in developing their professional career in an international legal environment, for a position as Trainee within the Banking & Finance department.The Banking & Finance department advises leading financial institutions, private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, and other market participants on a broad range of domestic and international financing transactions, including acquisition finance, leveraged finance, corporate lending, and other complex financing arrangements, often characterized by a significant cross-border dimension.Working in collaboration with a team of professionals, the trainee will be actively involved in the department's main activities, including:- Supporting...

Latham & Watkins is always willing to consider strong candidates on an opportunistic basis. If you do not see a role that aligns with your background or experience, please submit your application here for future consideration. Please note, the location of the role will vary depending on actual openings.

Latham & Watkins is always willing to consider strong candidates on an opportunistic basis. If you do not see a role that aligns with your background or experience, please submit your application here for future consideration.Please note, the location of the role will vary depending on actual openings.

Latham & Watkins is always willing to consider strong candidates on an opportunistic basis. If you do not see a role that aligns with your background or experience, please submit your application here for future consideration. Please note, the location of the role will vary depending on actual openings.

Latham & Watkins is always willing to consider strong candidates on an opportunistic basis. If you do not see a role that aligns with your background or experience, please submit your application here for future consideration. Please note, the location of the role will vary depending on actual openings.

Do you enjoy thinking outside the box and working with Latham on high-profile cases? Are you interested in economic relationships and do you think like an entrepreneur? With us, you’ll gain exciting insights into complex national and international projects and collaborate across practice groups, including with our Germany-wide Litigation & Trial team. At Latham, you can work on global transactions, litigation, and the development of IP strategies.At present, our primary hiring needs are in Frankfurt, particularly for candidates seeking to join us from July 2027 onwards.What We Offer- Hands-on experience: Join a collaborative team where you'll receive comprehensive training while taking on meaningful responsibilities and working independently.- Mentorship: Be supported by a...

The increasing complexity and internationalization of antitrust law require a high level of comprehensive yet practical advice—typically across national borders. Our German antitrust team advises clients on all matters related to antitrust law (antitrust proceedings, merger control proceedings, proceedings regarding the abuse of market power, damages lawsuits, compliance programs, etc.) and foreign investment control law (advice on foreign investment control approval requirements worldwide and the development of solutions for the successful execution of transactions). Have these topics piqued your interest? Then you've come to the right place!At present, our primary hiring needs are in Frankfurt, particularly for candidates seeking to join us from September 2027 onwards.What We...

The increasing complexity and internationalization of antitrust law require a high level of comprehensive yet practical advice—typically across national borders. Our German antitrust team advises clients on all matters related to antitrust law (antitrust proceedings, merger control proceedings, proceedings regarding the abuse of market power, damages lawsuits, compliance programs, etc.) and foreign investment control law (advice on foreign investment control approval requirements worldwide and the development of solutions for the successful execution of transactions). Have these topics piqued your interest? Then you've come to the right place!At present, our primary hiring needs are in Frankfurt, particularly for candidates seeking to join us from June 2027 onwards.What We...

Increasingly complex insolvency and restructuring situations require far more than simply reorganizing the liabilities side of the balance sheet. We are one of the few law firms in Germany with a restructuring practice that is strategically focused on complex operational and financial restructurings requiring tailored and innovative solutions for all parties involved. With an outstanding team and the highest level of expertise, we advise banks, investors, and affected companies and shareholders, both within and outside of insolvency proceedings. To this end, we work closely with our other practice areas—in most cases, on a cross-border basis.At present, our primary hiring needs are in Frankfurt, particularly for candidates seeking to join us from March/April 2027 onwards.What We...

With a market-leading team covering all aspects of corporate finance, we provide comprehensive advisory services in Germany and internationally and work closely with our other offices and practice groups. We are known for our keen sense of emerging market trends and are valued for our innovative approach, our business acumen, and our close integration—particularly when it comes to complex financing arrangements.Do you enjoy thinking outside the box and collaborating with colleagues in global teams? Are you interested in economic relationships and do you think like an entrepreneur? Then you've come to the right place!At present, our primary hiring needs are in Frankfurt, particularly for candidates seeking to join us from April 2027 onwards.What We Offer•Hands-on experience: Join a...

With a market-leading team covering all aspects of corporate finance, we provide comprehensive advisory services in Germany and internationally and work closely with our other offices and practice groups. We are known for our keen sense of emerging market trends and are valued for our innovative approach, our business acumen, and our close integration—particularly when it comes to complex financing arrangements.Do you enjoy thinking outside the box and collaborating with colleagues in global teams? Are you interested in economic relationships and do you think like an entrepreneur? Then you've come to the right place!At present, our primary hiring needs are in Frankfurt, particularly for candidates seeking to join us from April 2027 onwards.What We Offer- Hands-on...

Would you like to work alongside our attorneys on complex banking and financial market regulatory projects and high-end M&A transactions in the financial sector? Do you enjoy thinking outside the box and would like to gain insight into how our colleagues support fintech companies in implementing innovative business models? Then you've come to the right place!What We Offer- Hands-on experience: Join a collaborative team where you'll receive comprehensive training while taking on meaningful responsibilities and working independently.- Mentorship: Be supported by a dedicated mentor—an experienced attorney on your team—who will provide guidance throughout your time with us.- Professional development: Our innovative #MyAdvancement – Young Talent program is designed to foster your...

Would you like to work alongside our attorneys on complex banking and financial market regulatory projects and high-end M&A transactions in the financial sector? Do you enjoy thinking outside the box and would like to gain insight into how our colleagues support fintech companies in implementing innovative business models? Then you've come to the right place!What We Offer- Hands-on experience: Join a collaborative team where you'll receive comprehensive training while taking on meaningful responsibilities and working independently.- Mentorship: Be supported by a dedicated mentor—an experienced attorney on your team—who will provide guidance throughout your time with us.- Professional development: Our innovative #MyAdvancement – Young Talent program is designed to foster your...

Are you interested in issues related to corporate law and capital markets law? Do you enjoy thinking outside the box and gaining insight into major cross-border transactions? Then you've come to the right place! Our DCM and ECM teams cover a broad spectrum of capital markets law as well as the intersection with securities law (including, among other things, Bond programs, promissory note loans, initial public offerings (IPOs), and capital increases by publicly traded companies.What We Offer- Hands-on experience: Join a collaborative team where you'll receive comprehensive training while taking on meaningful responsibilities and working independently.- Mentorship: Be supported by a dedicated mentor—an experienced attorney on your team—who will provide guidance throughout your...

Are you interested in issues related to corporate law and capital markets law? Do you enjoy thinking outside the box and gaining insight into major cross-border transactions? Then you've come to the right place! Our DCM and ECM teams cover a broad spectrum of capital markets law as well as the intersection with securities law (including, among other things, Bond programs, promissory note loans, initial public offerings (IPOs), and capital increases by publicly traded companies.What We Offer- Hands-on experience: Join a collaborative team where you'll receive comprehensive training while taking on meaningful responsibilities and working independently.- Mentorship: Be supported by a dedicated mentor—an experienced attorney on your team—who will provide guidance throughout your time...

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.At present, our primary hiring needs are for candidates seeking to join us from start of January 2027 onwards.What We Offer- Hands-on experience: Join a collaborative team where you'll receive comprehensive training while taking on meaningful responsibilities and working independently.- Mentorship: Be supported by a dedicated mentor—an experienced attorney on your team—who will provide...

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong. At present, our primary hiring needs are for candidates seeking to join us from start of January 2027 onwards.What We Offer- Hands-on experience: Join a collaborative team where you'll receive comprehensive training while taking on meaningful responsibilities and working independently.- Mentorship: Be supported by a dedicated mentor—an experienced attorney on your team—who will...

With approximately 600 litigation attorneys based in the world’s major business centers, Latham & Watkins has one of the largest global litigation and arbitration practices. Our clients can also rely on an efficient network of litigation-experienced attorneys at all of our German offices—attorneys who combine empathy with assertiveness and keep all relevant legal, technical, and economic aspects in mind. We work across office locations and practice groups, leveraging legal tech to handle exciting cases in all areas of business law, and also advise on complex compliance and white-collar crime issues, for example. To achieve this, we rely on dynamic teams and creative solutions.We are currently only hiring in Frankfurt for candidates who have completed their Second State Examination and...

We are always interested in connecting with talented students and graduates who are eager to learn, grow, and explore future opportunities with the firm. As a participant of the Graduate Training Program (COOP), you’ll gain hands-on experience working on complex, international matters across the region, alongside some of the world’s leading lawyers. Through a combination of training, mentorship, and practical experience, you’ll develop the skills and confidence needed to build a successful career as a commercial lawyer.You’ll work closely with experienced lawyers across a range of practice areas, helping you discover your interests and shape the kind of lawyer you want to become.

We are always interested in connecting with talented students and graduates who are eager to learn, grow, and explore future opportunities with the firm.Our two-year training contract offers the opportunity to launch your legal career at Latham & Watkins.As a trainee, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on complex, international matters across the region, alongside some of the world’s leading lawyers. Through a combination of training, mentorship, and practical experience, you’ll develop the skills and confidence needed to build a successful career as a commercial lawyer.You’ll work closely with experienced lawyers across a range of practice areas, helping you discover your interests and shape the kind of lawyer you want to become.

Are you passionate about the real estate industry and high-profile transactions? Do you want to be part of landmark deals from day one rather than watching from the sidelines? At the crossroads of private equity, M&A, and Real Estate, you will advise leading global private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional investors on a wide range of real estate investments, including residential portfolios, commercial properties, data centers, renewable energy projects, and manufacturing facilities. In doing so, you will help shape some of the most significant transactions in the market, many of which reach volumes in the hundreds of millions or even billions. As part of our integrated team across Frankfurt, Munich, and Hamburg, you will work on sophisticated national and...

Latham & Watkins is seeking Law Clerks to join our Competition/Antitrust practice. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex and high-profile matters involving merger control, antitrust investigations, state aid, compliance, and regulatory issues before the European Commission, EU Courts, and national competition authorities, while collaborating with lawyers across our global platform.We are looking for candidates with outstanding academic credentials, including a Law Degree and preferably an LL.M. in Competition Law, EU Law, or a related field from a leading European or U.S. university. Prior experience in a law firm, particularly within a competition/antitrust practice, and/or at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP), is highly desirable....

The Milan office of Latham & Watkins is looking for a recent law graduate with a strong interest in developing their professional career in an international legal environment, for a position as Trainee Lawyer within the Corporate M&A / Private Equity department. The Corporate department advises private equity funds, listed and non-listed companies, industrial groups, and international investors on extraordinary transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and other complex corporate transactions, often characterized by a significant cross-border dimension.Working in collaboration with a team of professionals, the trainee will be actively involved in the department's main activities, including:- Supporting legal research...

Latham & Watkins' Milan office is seeking a law student or recent law graduate with a strong interest in pursuing a professional career in an international legal environment, for a placement as a paid intern or through an early-stage traineeship (praticantato) within the Banking & Finance department. The Finance department advises leading financial institutions, investment funds, financial sponsors, and Italian and international industrial groups on domestic and cross-border financing transactions. The team advises on a wide range of transactions, including acquisition finance, leveraged finance, corporate lending, real estate finance, project finance, debt restructuring, and other structured finance transactions, regularly working on some of the most complex and significant transactions...

The Milan office of Latham & Watkins is looking for a law graduate/graduating student with a strong interest in pursuing a professional path in an international legal environment, for placement through a paid internship or early-stage traineeship ("pratica anticipata") within the Corporate M&A/Private Equity department. The Corporate department advises private equity funds, listed and non-listed companies, industrial groups, and international investors on extraordinary transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and other complex corporate transactions.Working alongside the tutor and a team of young professionals, the candidate will be actively involved in various activities, including:- Supporting legal research...

Latham & Watkins' Milan office is seeking a highly motivated law student or recent law graduate with a strong interest in pursuing a professional career in an international legal environment, for a placement as a paid intern or through an early-stage traineeship (praticantato) within the Environment, Land & Resources (ELR) department. The ELR department advises domestic and international clients on environmental law, sustainability, data protection, compliance, and regulatory matters, supporting the firm's M&A and Capital Markets transactions as well as clients' ordinary legal needs.Working alongside a tutor and a team of young professionals, the candidate will be actively involved in a variety of activities, including:- supporting legal due diligence activities in connection with...

Latham & Watkins is seeking Law Clerks to join our Competition/Antitrust practice. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex and high-profile matters involving merger control, antitrust investigations, state aid, compliance, and regulatory issues before the European Commission, EU Courts, and national competition authorities, while collaborating with lawyers across our global platform.We are looking for candidates with outstanding academic credentials, including a Law Degree and preferably an LL.M. in Competition Law, EU Law, or a related field from a leading European or U.S. university. Prior experience in a law firm, particularly within a competition/antitrust practice, and/or at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP), is highly desirable....

We are looking for a student enrolled in the Master's Degree in Legal Practice, with a strong interest in the practice of law, to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

We are looking for a student in their final or penultimate year of a Law degree, with a strong interest in the practice of law, to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.