Goodwin's Corporate practice handles sophisticated transactions including emerging growth companies, venture capital financings, private equity transactions, strategic M&A, public company counseling, and capital markets matters.
The firm focuses its services on six core industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology.
First-year associates gain meaningful responsibility, hands-on experience, and direct exposure to clients.
Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent academic credentials, strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated interest in corporate and transactional law, the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to outstanding client service.
Prior corporate, transactional, or business-related experience is helpful but not required.

2027 First-Year Corporate Associate

October 19, 2026 (Today)

Goodwin Procter LLP

October 19, 2026 (Today)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · M&A · Private Equity · Venture Capital

Location

Philadelphia

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Overview

Goodwin's Corporate practice handles sophisticated transactions including emerging growth companies, venture capital financings, private equity transactions, strategic M&A, public company counseling, and capital markets matters.
The firm focuses its services on six core industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology.
First-year associates gain meaningful responsibility, hands-on experience, and direct exposure to clients.
Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent academic credentials, strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated interest in corporate and transactional law, the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to outstanding client service.
Prior corporate, transactional, or business-related experience is helpful but not required.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026