3L / Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

3L / Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

Barton, United States | Posted on 11/02/2026

Position: 3L / Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

Practice Area: Corporate & Finance

Target Class: J. D. Candidates (Graduating 2026 – 2027)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

Seeking entry-level associates to join a global Corporate & Finance practice group. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex domestic and cross-border transactions—including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures—while building a strong foundation in corporate law alongside experienced partners and senior associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Execution: Assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, capital markets, and other strategic corporate transactions across all phases (structuring, negotiation, signing, closing, and post-closing integration).
• Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence, review material contracts and corporate records, and summarize findings for deal teams.
• Document Drafting: Prepare initial drafts of transaction documents, disclosure schedules, corporate approvals, and ancillary agreements under supervision.
• Legal Research: Conduct targeted legal research on corporate law, governance, and transaction-related regulatory issues.
• Cross-Practice Collaboration: Coordinate across multiple practice areas (including tax, finance, intellectual property, antitrust, environmental, FDA, and privacy) and geographic offices to support client business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Class Year: J. D. candidates graduating in 2026 or 2027 with a strong academic record.
• Licensure: Currently licensed, or eligible to sit for the bar exam and become licensed, to practice law in the target jurisdiction.
• Skills: Excellent legal writing, analytical capability, sharp attention to detail, strong communication skills, and demonstrated interest in M&A and corporate transactions.
• Preferred Experience: Relevant transactional coursework, legal clinics, or prior internships are helpful (prior law firm associate experience is not required).