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April 9, 2026

3L/Class of 2026 – Corporate Associate

Corporate
Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

San Francisco

3L/Class of 2026 – Corporate Associate

Cooley LLP
Cooley LLPSan Francisco

Practice area

Corporate

PQE

Up to 2 years

Location

San Francisco, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Cooley LLP is hiring First Year Associates (JD 2026 graduates) for its General Corporate group in San Francisco.
  • Work involves a wide variety of corporate matters for public and private companies.
  • The practice has a strong focus on emerging companies and venture capital.
  • Strong writing, oral communication, and analytical skills are required.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team is expected.
  • Demonstrated interest in corporate law is essential; prior corporate or transactional experience is a plus, but not required.
  • High academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school is expected.
  • The annual salary for this position is $225,000.
  • A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSAs, commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage.
  • Employees receive 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Generous parental leave, fertility benefits, and backup care for children and adults are provided.
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Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Parth Bhatt joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Kate was a game-changer in my job search. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me land my top-choice role. Kate’s deep knowledge of the Bay Area legal market, combined with the strong network and trust she’s built over the years, makes her an amazing resource. She gave me tailored advice, helped me prepare for every step of the process, and always had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Kate, I found a position that’s a perfect fit for me. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating the legal job market in the Bay Area!

    Cooley LLP

    Parth Bhatt

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Priya Patel joined Cooley LLP's California office in the Corporate group.

    If you are looking to work with a legal recruiter, don’t hesitate, choose Priya!! Priya helped me throughout every step of the lateral process from resume clean-up to interview prep. With her help, I was able to quickly and successfully lateral from DC to California. I cannot recommend her enough.

    Cooley LLP

    Priya Patel

    Cooley LLP • California

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Parth Bhatt joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Kate was a game-changer in my job search. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me land my top-choice role. Kate’s deep knowledge of the Bay Area legal market, combined with the strong network and trust she’s built over the years, makes her an amazing resource. She gave me tailored advice, helped me prepare for every step of the process, and always had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Kate, I found a position that’s a perfect fit for me. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating the legal job market in the Bay Area!

    Cooley LLP

    Parth Bhatt

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Priya Patel joined Cooley LLP's California office in the Corporate group.

    If you are looking to work with a legal recruiter, don’t hesitate, choose Priya!! Priya helped me throughout every step of the lateral process from resume clean-up to interview prep. With her help, I was able to quickly and successfully lateral from DC to California. I cannot recommend her enough.

    Cooley LLP

    Priya Patel

    Cooley LLP • California