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April 15, 2026

Corporate Attorney: 1st-2nd year

CorporateFinanceM&A
Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

Silicon Valley

Corporate Attorney: 1st-2nd year

Cooley LLP
Cooley LLPSilicon Valley

Practice area

Corporate · Finance · M&A

PQE

1-2 years

Location

Silicon Valley, California

Salary

$225,000 - $260,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Junior Corporate Associate position based in Palo Alto.
  • Seeking candidates with 1-2 years of general corporate experience, involving both public and private companies.
  • Candidates with less than one year of experience or those coming off a clerkship are also encouraged to apply.
  • Preferred experience includes representing high-growth businesses in financings, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and general corporate matters.
  • Practice primarily involves technology, life sciences, and other high-growth industries.
  • Prior experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm is expected.
  • Strong academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school is required.
  • The expected annual pay range is $225,000 - $260,000, with the final offer dependent on geographic location, experience, and skillset.
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, pre-tax commuter benefits, parental support programs, and backup care.
  • Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays annually, in addition to generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

Last updated: June 1, 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
  • Vijay Sandal, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Vijay Sandal, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Sterling Clark Group

    Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?

    Emmett Carrier joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Vijay was an invaluable teammate throughout my lateral process. From the start, Vijay displayed an impressive knowledge about both the larger legal marketplace as well as the nuances and intricacies pertaining to each target firm. His years of experience as both a practicing attorney and legal recruiter provide him with tremendous familiarity within the legal field. Vijay was exceptionally organized. From the beginning stages, he crafted a strategy and roadmap that helped alleviate the stresses that come with finding a new position. He aided me in brushing up on my interview skills, what questions to be prepared for, and how best to present my skillset. Throughout the entire process, Vijay was very candid and transparent in his thoughts and ideas for the best route forward. Vijay was quick to respond and seemingly always available for a chat. I never felt out of the loop or unsure about the next step. I would highly recommend Vijay if you are looking for any type of position in the legal field!

    Cooley LLP

    Emmett Carrier

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco

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
  • Vijay Sandal, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Vijay Sandal, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Sterling Clark Group

    Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?

    Emmett Carrier joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Vijay was an invaluable teammate throughout my lateral process. From the start, Vijay displayed an impressive knowledge about both the larger legal marketplace as well as the nuances and intricacies pertaining to each target firm. His years of experience as both a practicing attorney and legal recruiter provide him with tremendous familiarity within the legal field. Vijay was exceptionally organized. From the beginning stages, he crafted a strategy and roadmap that helped alleviate the stresses that come with finding a new position. He aided me in brushing up on my interview skills, what questions to be prepared for, and how best to present my skillset. Throughout the entire process, Vijay was very candid and transparent in his thoughts and ideas for the best route forward. Vijay was quick to respond and seemingly always available for a chat. I never felt out of the loop or unsure about the next step. I would highly recommend Vijay if you are looking for any type of position in the legal field!

    Cooley LLP

    Emmett Carrier

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco