3L / Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

J&T Business Consulting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Denver seeks an entry-level Corporate & Finance Associate (3L) to support a global practice on domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. This role offers foundational experience working with partners and senior associates across multiple offices.

You will develop skills in structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and drafting, with exposure to cross-practice collaboration across tax, finance, IP, antitrust,

Qualifications

• J.D. candidates graduating in 2026 or 2027 with strong academic record.
• Currently licensed or eligible to sit for the bar exam and be licensed.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and interest in M&A and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence and summarize findings for deal teams.
• Draft initial transaction documents and schedules under supervision.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law and regulatory issues.
• Coordinate across practice areas and offices to support client objectives.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

M&A interest

Education

J.D. candidate (Graduating 2026–2027)

Job description

3L / Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

Denver, United States | Posted on 11/05/2026

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).