2027 Entry Level Associate

Sidley Austin LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in New York is seeking entry-level candidates to join the fall 2027 class. Successful applicants will be admitted or eligible to seek admission to the New York bar by July 2027 and show interest in one or more practice groups such as Capital Markets, Energy, Transportation & Infrastructure, Global Finance, Investment Funds, M&A and Private Equity, among others.

Note that the firm is not seeking candidates for Tax, Litigation, or Regulatory and Enforcement roles at this time,

Qualifications

• Admitted or eligible to sit for the New York bar by July 2027.
• Strong academic credentials with interest in Capital Markets, Energy, M&A and Private Equity.

Skills

Academic excellence

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• The firm is seeking entry-level candidates to join its New York office in the fall of 2027.


• Candidates should have an interest in one or more of the firm’s highly regarded practice groups, which include Capital Markets, Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure, Global Finance, Investment Funds, M&A and Private Equity (with specializations in Insurance and Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation), Real Estate, and Restructuring.


• The firm is currently not seeking candidates interested in Tax, Litigation, or Regulatory and Enforcement roles.

Posting details

Sidley’s New York office is seeking entry level candidates to join us in the fall of 2027. Successful candidates will have exceptional academic credentials and/or work experience, and a genuine interest in joining Sidley’s New York Office. Candidates must be admitted or eligible to seek admission to the New York bar by sitting for the July 2027 bar exam and should have an interest in one or more of our highly regarded practice groups:Capital MarketsEnergy, Transportation and InfrastructureGlobal FinanceInvestment FundsM&A and Private EquityM&A and Private Equity - InsuranceM&A and Private Equity - Employee Benefits and Executive CompensationReal EstateRestructuringWe are currently not seeking candidates interested in Tax, Litigation or Regulatory and Enforcement. However, you may submit your materials for consideration in the event that a position becomes available.Sidley has partnered with the predictive candidate screening platform, Suited. Completing the assessment is a required part of our recruiting process and can be completed utilizing the link below. If you have already completed the Suited assessment at the request of another firm, you do not need to retake it, however, you should ensure that you have released your scores to Sidley. Suited AssessmentSalaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. The target salary range for this role is below. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found here.Target Salary Range$225,000 Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.