About Latham & Watkins:
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.
About the Practice Group:
Latham’s M&A practice has grown into a global powerhouse, meeting the needs of our clients on everything from routine M&A engagements to the most complex and transformational transactions clients ever face.
Our global reach, deep bench, and vast industry-specific expertise enable us to assemble high-quality teams that efficiently and effectively execute on the business objectives of a diversified client base.
Our relentless focus on client goals, combined with broad experience doing deals globally, enables us to anticipate and work through potential challenges on any given transaction and to develop effective solutions to these challenges in an ever-changing global environment.
We draw on a wealth of experience to deliver pragmatic and commercial advice to support our clients’ strategic success at every stage of their life cycle.
About the Role:
Latham & Watkins is seeking a highly qualified M&A Associate to join our Milan office. The ideal candidate will have minimum 1 up to 5 years (PQE) in mergers and acquisitions, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions, corporate restructurings, and related corporate governance matters. This role involves acting as counsel for clients in complex M&A transactions, providing comprehensive legal advice, and collaborating with a global team to deliver seamless service across jurisdictions. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of Italian corporate law, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and fluency in Italian and English. Admission to the Italian Bar is required. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading global law firm, engage in challenging work, and benefit from professional development programs.
Main Contact Details:
[email protected]
Additional Information:
Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firm’s highest priorities. Through our “LiveWell Latham” program, we offer best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all life’s moments — from building a family and taking care of loved ones, to managing your health and saving for the future.
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
We periodically provide demographic data to legal publications, bar associations, civic and community organizations, and in some instances, to local, state, and federal government agencies as required by law or contract. So that the firm can provide this information accurately, we request that you consider self-identifying.
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.
About the Practice Group:
Latham’s M&A practice has grown into a global powerhouse, meeting the needs of our clients on everything from routine M&A engagements to the most complex and transformational transactions clients ever face.
Our global reach, deep bench, and vast industry-specific expertise enable us to assemble high-quality teams that efficiently and effectively execute on the business objectives of a diversified client base.
Our relentless focus on client goals, combined with broad experience doing deals globally, enables us to anticipate and work through potential challenges on any given transaction and to develop effective solutions to these challenges in an ever-changing global environment.
We draw on a wealth of experience to deliver pragmatic and commercial advice to support our clients’ strategic success at every stage of their life cycle.
About the Role:
Latham & Watkins is seeking a highly qualified M&A Associate to join our Milan office. The ideal candidate will have minimum 1 up to 5 years (PQE) in mergers and acquisitions, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions, corporate restructurings, and related corporate governance matters. This role involves acting as counsel for clients in complex M&A transactions, providing comprehensive legal advice, and collaborating with a global team to deliver seamless service across jurisdictions. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of Italian corporate law, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and fluency in Italian and English. Admission to the Italian Bar is required. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading global law firm, engage in challenging work, and benefit from professional development programs.
Main Contact Details:
[email protected]
Additional Information:
Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firm’s highest priorities. Through our “LiveWell Latham” program, we offer best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all life’s moments — from building a family and taking care of loved ones, to managing your health and saving for the future.
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
We periodically provide demographic data to legal publications, bar associations, civic and community organizations, and in some instances, to local, state, and federal government agencies as required by law or contract. So that the firm can provide this information accurately, we request that you consider self-identifying.