Lateral Associates

As an associate at Vedder, you will work in an environment of intellectual challenge designed to help you thrive in your legal career. In addition to enjoying exciting, interesting work, you will receive substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback.

Lateral Associate Opportunities

Lateral Associate Recruitment

Vedder offers outstanding opportunities to work in well-respected practices and with talented and experienced colleagues, serving a prestigious client base across the globe.

All of our available associate positions can be found here.

Lateral Associates

Hear firsthand from Ezzat Nsouli as he reflects on his experience joining Vedder as a lateral associate in our New York office. He shares what drew him to the firm, how he was integrated into the team and why the culture and opportunities at Vedder make it a standout place to build a career.

The Vedder Difference

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE WITH MERIT-BASED BONUSES

EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS

TRANSPARENT PATH TO PARTNERSHIP WITH CLEAR GUIDELINES AND BENCHMARKS

Our Experiences

"Vedder hires with the intention that associates will build long-term careers here and provides opportunities for motivated associates to gain immediate hands-on experience. "

– Keeley A. Hanchon, Litigation Associate, Chicago

"I have been part of several pro bono initiatives. With shareholder oversight, these are opportunities where associates are able to take the lead and manage a case, working directly with clients on matters that greatly impact their lives."

– Elisa Cardano Pérez, Investment Services Associate, Washington, DC

"Our team operates as a collaborative group across offices and gives associates significant responsibility on transactions, resulting in a deeper understanding of this area of legal practice."

– Kris Podkonski, Global Transportation Finance Associate, Singapore

"I love how thoughtful the firm is about growth, ensuring that new attorneys are a good fit and not just acquiring new groups. Vedder’s approach really allows for the blending of firm culture and makes it feel like we are part of a cohesive team."

– Beth S.C. Rosenblatt, Real Estate Associate, Miami