A World of Reasons to Work at Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown hires experienced lawyers throughout the year to meet the needs of individual offices and practice areas. Once you join us, you can count on receiving the support and the opportunities you need to thrive at Mayer Brown and in the legal profession. We also offer a competitive salary and benefits package, specific to each of our regions.
Our lawyers bring a diversity of personal histories, cultures and experiences, contributing to a dynamic, energizing and inclusive environment in which to practice law. Because we are a large and growing global firm, you'll find expanding local and international opportunities to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes.
You'll also find colleagues who are ambitious, hard-working and focused but who believe in having lives outside work. A robust array of pro bono work and community and environmental initiatives enhances our lawyers’ careers. Often, these initiatives are started by individual lawyers with a passion for a particular cause.
Our lawyers say the people and the culture are the best things about working at Mayer Brown. Take a closer look at what we have to offer.
Opportunities
At Mayer Brown, outstanding lawyers are our greatest assets. We are committed to bringing lateral hires to our practice and creating an exceptional work environment for lawyers who join us. Given the ongoing growth of our office, we actively hire experienced associates throughout the year into specific practice areas.
To apply, applications must include a resume and transcript. Please click the appropriate link below for your region to be taken to the application portal or contact in order to submit materials. Duplicate applications are discouraged (please do not submit a hard copy in addition to an e-mail). You will be contacted by telephone or email if we are able to offer you an interview.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please contact uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com.
Mayer Brown collaborates with select external search firms for recruiting. These firms are assessed to ensure they meet our standards and values. Search firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent to potential candidates that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees.
Mayer Brown does not accept or store speculative CVs from external recruiters. Provision of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any Mayer Brown Partner or employee will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.
Learning & Development
Our learning and development ethos is simple: We aim to continually enhance the quality of the client service we offer by ensuring everyone has the expertise they need to work effectively and efficiently, both now and in the future. Reflecting this strong commitment to ongoing improvement in individual and team performance, our support constantly evolves to reflect changes in the legal profession. To help you navigate your career, expand your skills and deliver the best client service possible, we offer extensive learning and development resources tailored to every experience level and each region, including:
Training
We believe the informal training that results from working on client matters alongside more experienced lawyers is invaluable to every lawyer’s development and growth. We supplement this with formal legal and professional skills training through in-person and on-demand programs, practice group meetings and self-study opportunities.
Our goal is to help you enhance a broad range of skills ranging from legal writing and editing, to oral advocacy and case management, to business development and people management. We also provide training to keep you abreast of current developments and unique issues of interest to your particular area.
We offer ample opportunities to network across offices and practices, and we host global programs designed to streamline the transition of newly promoted partners into their roles and strengthen critical leadership and management skills. International secondment programs also provide a unique opportunity to expand and enhance your skills and deepen your knowledge in a new region.
