3L / Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

J&T Business Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in San Francisco seeks a 3L/Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate to join a global practice. You will work on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, while building a foundation in corporate law alongside experienced partners and senior associates.

The role emphasizes transaction execution, due diligence, document drafting, and legal research, with collaboration across tax, finance, IP, antitrust, and privacy

Qualifications

• J.D. candidates graduating in 2026 or 2027 with a strong academic record.
• Current bar eligibility or licensure to sit for the bar in the target jurisdiction.
• Strong writing, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
• Interest in M&A and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Transaction Execution: assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, capital markets, and other corporate transactions across all phases.
• Due Diligence: review contracts and corporate records; summarize findings for deal teams.
• Document Drafting: prepare initial drafts of transaction documents and ancillary agreements under supervision.
• Legal Research: conduct targeted research on corporate law, governance, and regulatory issues.
• Cross-Practice Collaboration: coordinate with tax, finance, IP, antitrust, environmental, FDA, and privacy teams.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

M&A interest

Education

J.D. candidate

Job description

3L / Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

San Francisco, United States

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).