First-Year Corporate Associate (JD 2027) — San Francisco

A market-leading global law firm is seeking highly motivated third-year law students (JD 2027) to join its 2027 entry-level associate class in its Corporate practice in San Francisco. This is an opportunity to launch a career at a firm that advises many of the world's most innovative companies, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Corporate associates work on sophisticated transactions that shape industries, spanning emerging growth companies and venture capital financings, private equity transactions, strategic M&A, public company counseling, and capital markets matters. As a first-year associate, you will gain meaningful responsibility, hands-on experience, and direct client exposure, working alongside lawyers who are recognized leaders in their fields.

The firm is committed to developing exceptional lawyers through formal training programs, mentorship, feedback, and on-the-job learning, building the legal, business, and industry knowledge needed to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced practice. The culture fosters accountability, encourages continuous learning, and invests in the long-term development of its people, with opportunities to make an impact from day one.

• Third-year law student (JD 2027) with excellent academic credentials.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated interest in corporate and transactional law.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to outstanding client service.
• Prior corporate, transactional, or business-related experience is helpful but not required.