Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
51 West 52nd St.
New York, NY 10019
New York, NY 10019
Phone number: (212) 403-1000
Visit Website: www.wlrk.com
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M&A giant and leader of the New York legal market, Wachtell Lipton is one of the most elite law firms in the industry. Known for its high-profile matters and above-market compensation, Wachtell Lipton is home to a passionate group of lawyers who embrace hard work and professionalism. The firm is small by elite, BigLaw standards, which fosters a collegial atmosphere, and has spurned domestic or international expansion by maintaining a sole office in NYC.
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Wachtell Lipton may not have the centuries-old pedigree of some firms, but over the course of its 57-year history it has established itself as a major force, especially in the fields of M&A, shareholder activism, and corporate governance. Given its prestige, the firm generally recruits only the highest achievers from top law schools. Associates can expect substantive work and substantial responsibility early in their careers, and work across a range of matters is fairly distributed. Long and intense hours are a staple, even without a billable-hour requirement, but Wachtell Lipton attorneys are paid accordingly. The firm employs lockstep compensation, which is exceptional and top of the market, based on class year. Associates acknowledge that the firm has adopted various we...
Each year, a significant chunk of the world’s dealmaking—major mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and shareholder litigation, big-name restructurings, and multi-billion-dollar real estate ventures—gets cranked through the well-oiled machine that is Wachtell Lipton. Manning the apparatus are a gifted few, whose compensation far outstrips industry standards. While it may not be the biggest or the highest revenue-maker as a firm, it is the most profitable place in the world to practice law. Wachtell Lipton is one of the smallest firms in the AmLaw 100, but it is continually one of the top firms (and usually the top firm) when it comes to PPP. t also stands above the going market rate for first-year associate salaries.
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Wachtell Lipton is dedicated to providing advice and expertise at the highest levels and to achieving extraordinary results for our clients. We seek individuals who are talented, motivated and committed in order to maintain our record of excellence. Our associates, paralegals and administrative staff are critical to this mission. Our lawyers and staff work closely together across departments comprising an elite legal team. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Wachtell Lipton is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.