Corporate Associate – Startup, M&A & VC (Bay Area)

Fenwick & West; New York (NY); On-site; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

Job summary

Fenwick & West is seeking entry-level corporate associates from the Class of 2026 to join our General Corporate practice this fall, with a particular need in our Bay Area offices (Silicon Valley or San Francisco). Associates will work across the full range of corporate matters for clients from early-stage startups to mature, publicly traded corporations.

Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are required; internship or externship experience is a

Qualifications

• Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Internship or summer associate experience is a plus.
• Bar exam eligibility: July 2026 or next available exam.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full range of corporate matters for clients from startups to mature, publicly traded corporations.

Skills

Strong communication

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, with a particular need in our Bay Area offices (Silicon Valley or San Francisco). Associates will work across the full range of corporate matters for clients from early-stage startups to mature, publicly traded corporations.

Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are required; internship or externship experience is a