Proskauer Rose LLP
Overview
Proskauer is an elite global law firm focused on high‑stakes, industry‑leading work for asset managers, private capital sponsors, financial institutions, sports leagues, entertainment companies and other prominent corporate clients. The firm emphasises a people‑centred, collaborative approach and combines sector knowledge (notably in private capital, sports, healthcare, technology and media) with lean staffing and early responsibility for junior lawyers. Proskauer operates across major financial centres with an integrated international platform that supports cross‑border deal teams and specialized industry practices.
- Headquarters: New York, Eleven Times Square
- Founded: 1875
- Lawyers: 900+ lawyers
- Trainees: 8-10 (London intake per year)
- Offices: 12
- Revenue: US$1 billion+
- Paralegals: 100+
Values & Culture
Practice Areas
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Corporate & M&A
- Data Protection & Privacy
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Employment
- Environment & Planning
- ESG & Sustainability
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Insolvency & Restructuring
- Insurance & Reinsurance
- Intellectual Property
- Investment Funds
- Pensions
- Private Client & Wealth
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Real Estate
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Technology & Digital
- Sports Law
- Media & Entertainment
- Tax
- White Collar Crime
- Infrastructure & Projects
Geographic Focus: Proskauer is headquartered in New York with a transatlantic and global platform serving clients from its U.S. offices and international hubs in London, Paris, Hong Kong and São Paulo. The firm positions itself to serve cross‑border private capital, asset management, sports, entertainment and technology clients, staffing lean, cross‑office teams for large‑scale financings, fund formation, M&A and complex litigation across key markets in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Training Contract
Training contracts (London) run for two years with four six‑month seats (four seats over two years). Seats rotate across department areas; trainees complete four distinct practice area seats including private investment funds, private equity M&A and private credit among others. Trainees are assigned a dedicated supervisor and mentor; the programme emphasises early responsibility, formal training sessions and on‑the‑job learning.
- Trainee Intake: 8-10 trainees per year (typical London intake)
- Academic Requirements: Both law and non‑law graduates are accepted; non‑law applicants must complete the PGDL (or SQE pathway). The London FAQ states candidates do not need a law degree and that Proskauer will sponsor PGDL/SQE where applicable.
- Application Deadline: 11 January 2027
Seat Options
- Private Investment Funds
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Corporate & M&A
- Employment
- Investment Funds
- Litigation
- Real Estate
- Private Credit
SQE Support
The firm states it offers sponsorship for the PGDL and SQE and provides a maintenance grant for trainees preparing to qualify in England & Wales.
Mentorship
Each trainee is paired with a dedicated supervisor and mentor; entering lawyers are given both an associate advisor and a partner mentor. The firm runs formal mentoring training, an annual mentor stipend, and structured feedback (mid‑summer and end‑of‑seat assessments).
Programmes & Schemes
A structured 10‑week Summer Associate Programme (2L in the US) designed to mirror life as a junior lawyer at Proskauer. Summer associates work on live matters, receive partner‑led training, are assigned partner and associate mentors, participate in mock negotiations and trial skills training, and join firm social and pro bono activities. The application requires an online form, cover letter, resume and transcripts and the Suited assessment.
- Duration: 10 weeks
A component of the US Summer Associate programme that awards selected students a $50,000 Silver Scholar prize to attract candidates committed to advancing equality and public service. Payments are made in instalments tied to arrival as a 2L summer associate, successful completion of the 2L summer and upon starting full‑time employment.
- Duration: Summer programme + deferred payments
- Salary: $50,000 (award paid in instalments: $10,000 on arrival as 2L summer associate; $30,000 upon successfully completing the 2L summer and accepting a full‑time offer; $10,000 after starting as a full‑time
A structured, entry‑level paralegal programme that hires a class of Project Assistants each year across multiple US offices (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York and Washington, DC). Candidates commit to a two‑year programme, receive a weeklong formal training induction and ongoing skills workshops, and are placed in practice area teams to support document management, due diligence, filings and trial preparation.
- Duration: 2 years (minimum commitment)
Notable Matters
Advised Vantage Data Centers in connection with a $9.2 billion equity recapitalization led by DigitalBridge Investment Management and Silver Lake Partners (with participation from multiple global investors). The matter was highlighted as a data centre market‑leading financing and was awarded Data Center Deal of the Year at the 2025 TMT Finance Awards USA. Proskauer acted for the sponsor/target side on the recapitalization.
Digital Infrastructure
Advised Bain Capital on a €130 million credit facility supporting the acquisition of Life Couriers by JLL Partners. The firm provided financing and transaction counsel to the financing sources on the cross‑border credit facility.
Banking & Finance
Advised Ares Management on a $1.5 billion five‑year credit facility supporting Moderna. Proskauer acted for the sponsor/financing source on the multi‑billion syndicated credit facility.
Global Finance
Advised Church & Dwight on the sale of its VitaFusion and L’il Critters brands. Proskauer worked on the M&A transaction and associated corporate and regulatory matters.
Corporate & M&A
Advised DigitalBridge Investment Management and affiliates in connection with recapitalization transactions involving DataBank (including equity interests sales and secondary transactions in excess of $2 billion and related investments). Proskauer advised the sponsor and investor groups on complex investment and financing elements.
Investment Funds
Advised financing sources on Cinven’s acquisition of Theramex, providing financing and transactional counsel related to the acquisition financing.
Private Equity & Venture Capital
What Proskauer Rose LLP Looks For
Key Competencies
- Intellectual curiosity
- Commercial awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Resilience
- Client focus and strong communication
- Leadership potential
- Practical problem‑solving and adaptability
Evidence Signals
- Relevant commercial or private capital experience (funds/credit/private equity)
- Pro bono or community engagement (pipeline programme participation)
- Demonstrable interest in sports, media, technology or investment management
- International experience or language skills for cross‑border work
- Participation in experiential assessments such as Suited
Benefits & Wellbeing
- Annual training budget and privileged PLI membership access
- Proskauer Institute immersive new‑associate training
- Formal partner and associate mentoring with mentor stipend
- Pro bono: all first‑year associates assigned a pro bono matter; 50 pro bono hours asked of all lawyers annually (pro bono hours count equally to billable hours)
- Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses for non‑local Summer Associates
- Silver Scholar $50,000 award (US Summer Program)
- Structured paralegal Project Assistant training and weeklong induction
- CLE and professional development support and programmes
- Shadowing programme and partner‑led interactive training workshops
Awards & Recognition
- Chambers UK 2027: Eight practice rankings and 34 individual rankings
- Shortlisted for 2026 FT Innovative Lawyers North America Award
- Three Proskauer partners named 2026 'MVPs of the Year' by Law360
- Recognised in Legal 500 United States 2027 UK Rankings (2026)
- Benchmark Litigation recognition (2027)
- Law Firm of the Year, Fund Structuring 2025
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The firm emphasises inclusive recruitment and community engagement through mentoring, affinity groups and outreach programmes; it supports diverse 1L events and pipeline programmes and integrates pro bono and community service into its culture.
- Adopt‑a‑School programme
- Diverse Lawyer Network
- Black Lawyer Affinity Group
- Hispanic and Latino Lawyer Affinity Group
- Proskauer Women's Alliance
- Mentoring Circle Program
- Proskauer For Good / Proskauer Impact community and volunteer programmes
Pro Bono
Proskauer asks all lawyers to perform at least 50 pro bono hours annually; first‑year associates are given a pro bono matter on joining.
Innovation
The firm invests in legal technology and AI‑focused market solutions under its Proskauer+Tech and Artificial Intelligence offerings. It integrates tech and AI advisory into transactional and regulatory work, promotes tech upskilling via firm training programmes and highlights innovative deal work (including significant digital infrastructure, data centre and GPU lease transactions).
- Proskauer+Tech
- Artificial Intelligence services (AI practice/market solution)
- Proskauer Institute training (includes legal‑tech awareness and skills)
- Use of third‑party assessment tools (Suited) in recruitment
Quick Application Angles
- Lead with private capital and fund experience — Proskauer is a market leader for investment funds, private credit and sponsor finance; reference specific fund or credit deal exposure or coursework when demonstrating commercial awareness.
- Show sector fit for sports/entertainment or technology — cite any direct experience or interest in sports law, media/entertainment or technology/AI given the firm’s standout practices in these industries and recent high‑profile matters.
- Emphasise pro bono and community engagement — the firm integrates pro bono into training and counts pro bono hours as billable; reference concrete pro bono work or mentoring/outreach experience.
- If applying for UK training contracts, note the firm funds the PGDL/SQE and offers a maintenance grant — stress your commitment to the SQE pathway and detail how you’ll make the most of sponsored training and firm mentoring.
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