Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Overview

Hunton Andrews Kurth is a long-established global law firm with a multi‑jurisdictional platform and a stated 125‑year heritage. The firm deploys a cross-disciplinary model and highlights particular strength in energy, financial services, real estate investment and finance, retail & consumer products and technology, supporting clients in more than 100 practice areas. It combines substantial US centre capabilities — with large teams in Houston, New York, Richmond and Washington, DC — with a set of international offices in Europe and Asia to deliver coordinated global client teams.

Headquarters: Richmond
Lawyers: 900+
Offices: 17

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

Energy & Natural Resources
Financial Services & Regulation
Real Estate
Retail & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Data Protection & Privacy
Corporate & M&A
Banking & Finance
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Employment
Intellectual Property
International Arbitration
Infrastructure & Projects
Regulatory & Compliance
Tax
Commercial Contracts
Transport & Logistics
Investment Funds
Insurance & Reinsurance
Private Equity & Venture Capital

Geographic Focus: Strong US platform with substantial teams in Houston, New York, Richmond and Washington, DC, supported by additional US offices (Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Tysons). International offices in Bangkok, Brussels, Dubai, London and Tokyo enable cross‑border work for global corporate, finance, energy, infrastructure and regulatory matters. The firm represents major multinational clients including nine of the Fortune 10 and over one third of the F ort

Training Contract

Mentorship

The firm emphasises one‑on‑one coaching, team‑based training and mentoring across teams; pro bono fellowships and localized office mentoring programmes are called out as part of development pathways.

Notable Matters

Advising Japan Bank for International Cooperation on financing and development of Phase I projects under U.S.-Japan bilateral trade deal

Advising the Japan Bank for International Cooperation on financing for and development of Phase I projects under the U.S.-Japan $550 billion bilateral trade deal; the announcement references Phase I projects with financing of approximately $36 billion (firm acted as counsel on financing-related matters).

Infrastructure & Projects

Representation of United Texas Bank in conversion to a national bank

Represented United Texas Bank in its conversion to a national bank — described by the firm as a historic conversion transaction; role focused on regulatory and transactional aspects of the conversion.

Financial Services & Regulation

Advising IFC on proposed investment in Carpathia Pensii

Counsel to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on its proposed investment in Carpathia Pensii (firm advised on structuring and regulatory/commercial matters associated with the proposed investment).

Investment Funds

What Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

Collaboration and teamwork
Client service orientation
Strong communication and open‑communication mindset
Leadership potential and willingness to be mentored
Commitment to pro bono and community service
Adaptability and ability to work across offices/jurisdictions
Practical, real‑world problem solving and commercial awareness

Evidence Signals

Demonstrable teamwork on cross‑border or multi‑disciplinary projects
Pro bono or community service involvement (reflecting the firm's emphasis on social impact)
Practical experience in energy, financial services, real estate, technology or regulatory work
Leadership roles in student or professional organisations
Demonstrable commitment to client service and clear, timely communication

Benefits & Wellbeing

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
Long‑term care insurance
Dependent life and supplemental life insurance
Group term life and group excess liability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Retirement savings plan options
Paid vacation
Paid childcare leave for primary and non‑primary caregivers
Reimbursement of adoption expenses (up to specified amounts)
Subsidised back‑up child and dependent adult care
Concierge service
Relocation expense coverage (certain moving/relocation expenses)
Dependent & healthcare spending accounts and health savings accounts
Flexible work models (reduced hours, telecommuting/remote work, emergency care support)
Laptops and mobile devices and technical/administrative support
Flu shots and onsite wellness screenings (location‑based)
Subsidised health club memberships (location‑based)
Subsidised parking or transportation (location‑based)

Wellbeing

Location-based wellness initiatives include flu shots, onsite wellness screenings and subsidised health club memberships. The firm highlights support for work–life balance through flexible work programmes and offers dependent‑care support and concierge services; it also recognises community service and supports paid leave for volunteering.

Awards & Recognition

144 Chambers-ranked attorneys (firm statement)
American Bar Association's Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access (2003)
IAM Patent 1000 recognition (2026)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The firm states it absolutely prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status, and actively recruits, retains and promotes talent from a range of personal, social, economic and cultural backgrounds.

Hunton Inclusion
Neighborhood pro bono office in Richmond's Church Hill
Neighborhood pro bono office in Charlottesville (in partnership with University of Virginia Law School)
Two‑year rotating pro bono fellowships (Richmond and Atlanta)
David F. Peters Community Service Staff Awards

Pro Bono

Lawyers and staff donate more than 45,000 hours of pro bono representation each year; the firm exceeds the Pro Bono Institute's challenge by devoting more than 3% of gross billable hours annually to pro bono work. The firm operates neighbourhood pro bono offices and two‑year pro bono fellowships to support sustained legal access.

Innovation

Quick Application Angles

Highlight commercial experience or interest in one of the firm's sector strengths (Energy & Natural Resources; Financial Services; Real Estate; Retail & Consumer; Technology) and link it to a recent firm matter or topic (for example the firm's involvement in financing Phase I projects under the U.S.-Japan trade deal).
Emphasise collaborative, cross‑office teamwork and give examples showing you have worked in multi‑disciplinary teams or across jurisdictions — the firm stresses cross‑office collaboration and integrated client teams.
Reference meaningful pro bono or community service experience and explain its impact — Hunton prioritises pro bono (45,000+ hours annually) and community engagement in recruitment messaging.
Demonstrate clear, concise communication and leadership potential (examples of one‑on‑one mentorship, project leadership or initiative‑taking), reflecting the firm's stated training and leadership development ethos.
If relevant, cite privacy/cybersecurity or data protection experience — the firm has an active privacy & cybersecurity practice and regularly publishes analysis on biometric/location‑based data issues.