Bay Area Corporate Associate — VC, M&A & Public Markets

Fenwick & West; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Fenwick & West is seeking entry-level corporate associates from the Class of 2026 to join our General Corporate practice this fall. This role is open in any office, with a particular need in our Bay Area offices (Silicon Valley or San Francisco).

Associates will work across the full range of corporate matters, including startup and venture capital representation, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and public company work for clients from early-stage startups to mature, publicly traded

Qualifications

• Superior academic credentials required.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Bar exam eligibility in July 2026 or next available session.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full range of corporate matters.
• Represent startups and venture capital clients.
• Mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and public company work.

Skills

Academic excellence

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Fenwick & West is seeking entry-level corporate associates from the Class of 2026 to join our General Corporate practice this fall. This role is open in any office, with a particular need in our Bay Area offices (Silicon Valley or San Francisco).

Associates will work across the full range of corporate matters, including startup and venture capital representation, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and public company work for clients from early-stage startups to mature, publicly traded