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Project Finance Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmAssisting a Vault Top 20 firm in its search for talented associates with domestic and international project finance experience.Ref VPO-0001
US Capital Markets Associate, Seoul · Top International PracticeStrong ECM/DCM experience and business-fluent Korean. We know the hiring partner; we placed them in their current role.Ref VPO-0002
Funds Formation Associate, Hong Kong · US PracticeUSD fund formation for a leading US practice. English-only candidates welcome.Ref VPO-0003
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Real Estate Associate, Washington DC · AmLaw 100 FirmSenior-level real estate associate for a group handling development, equity and debt financing, purchases and sales, public/private partnerships, and leasing. Requires a minimum of five years of commercial real estate experience and DC admission or eligibility.Ref VPO-1122
Private Equity Associate, Boston · Vault Top 20 FirmMid-level corporate associate for a private equity practice advising financial sponsors and portfolio companies on M&A, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, and general corporate matters. Requires 5-6 years of significant deal experience at a major law firm.Ref VPO-1121
Commercial Litigation Associate, Chicago · AmLaw 100 FirmCommercial litigation associate (class years 2021-2022) handling complex business disputes in Illinois state and federal courts. Responsibilities include case strategy, written and document discovery, pleadings and dispositive motions, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation. Requires 4-5 years of experience and Illinois admission.Ref VPO-1120
Energy Project Finance and Development Associate, Washington DC · AmLaw 100 Global FirmMid-level associate for an energy project finance and development practice. Work covers project development, M&A, and project finance involving sponsors, investors, developers, suppliers, and lenders, plus offtake and interconnection agreements, energy regulation, real property, and permitting. Requires 4-6 years of experience and state bar admission. Location flexible across offices.Ref VPO-1119
Life Sciences Transactional Associate, New York · Magic Circle FirmAssociate for a growing life sciences practice focused on complex licensing, collaboration, and strategic commercial transactions in the biopharma sector, with opportunities to support related M&A. Requires at least three years of relevant transactional experience and New York admission; scientific background valued.Ref VPO-1118
Litigation Associate, Orange County · Premier Litigation FirmLitigation associate (class years 2021-2025) for a broad federal and state court practice spanning class actions, employment, ERISA, privacy, antitrust, securities, and environmental matters. Responsibilities include research, motions and briefs, discovery, and case management. Clerkship experience preferred.Ref VPO-1117
M&A and Private Equity Associate, New York · Vault Top 10 FirmAssociate advising public and private companies, financial institutions, and private equity firms on domestic and cross-border M&A, leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, and minority investments, plus related corporate governance matters. Requires at least four years of M&A experience and New York admission.Ref VPO-1116
Technology Transactions Associate, San Diego · Vault Top 25 FirmLife sciences transactions and licensing associate advising biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics, agricultural, and digital health clients. Work covers license, collaboration, research, development, supply, and commercialization agreements, plus IP diligence supporting corporate deals. Requires 3-6 years of relevant experience and California admission; scientific background preferred.Ref VPO-1115
Corporate and Impact Associate, San Diego, San Francisco & New York · Band 1 Impact Investing PracticeMid-level corporate associate for a social enterprise and impact investing practice. Work spans private equity, venture capital, growth equity, financings, and secondary transactions, plus governance and fiduciary advice to nonprofits, foundations, corporations, and asset managers. Requires 3-6 years of corporate transactional experience and state bar admission.Ref VPO-1114
Real Estate Associate, New York · Global Law FirmTransactional real estate associate with experience in acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, development deals, and financings. New York bar admission required.Ref VPO-1113
M&A Associate, San Francisco & Silicon Valley · AmLaw 100 Global FirmCorporate M&A associate to execute merger and acquisition transactions for private and public companies. Some exposure to capital markets, SEC reporting, growth equity, or corporate venture capital work. Requires relevant AmLaw law firm experience and California admission.Ref VPO-1112
Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmAn intellectual property group is recruiting an associate for its trademark, copyright, advertising and media practice. The role covers trademark, copyright, and advertising matters, including counseling and prosecution work as well as contentious matters in court and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Copyright Office, and National Advertising Division. Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of experience in trademark law; experience with copyright, advertising, licensing, sweepstakes, and privacy matters is a plus. Strong academic credentials and written and oral communication skills required. Hybrid schedule of three days per week in office.Ref VPO-1111
Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 20 FirmA top-tier global M&A and corporate practice is hiring a junior associate with 1-3 years of experience representing emerging growth companies, their founders, and venture capital funds. The role spans the full company lifecycle, including incorporation, early and late-stage venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and private and public offerings, across industries such as software, enterprise, security, digital health, AI, fintech, gaming, and blockchain. Responsibilities include drafting transactional documents, leading due diligence, conducting legal research, and interacting directly with client senior management. Strong academic record, excellent drafting and communication skills, and commercial awareness required. Admission to the California bar in good standing required. Fluency in English.Ref VPO-1110
Fund Formation & Investment Management Associate, Boston & New York · AmLaw 100 FirmAmLaw 100 firm seeks an associate with 1-5 years of experience to join its fund formation and investment management practice, preferably in Boston or New York, with Chicago or Dallas also considered. The practice advises GPs and LPs across the private funds industry. Qualified candidates will have experience with fund and management structuring, negotiating for and against institutional investors, secondary sales of LP stakes, and GP-led restructurings, plus working knowledge of Investment Advisers Act registration, compliance, and the Securities Act as it relates to private funds. JD and bar admission required.Ref VPO-1109
Executive Compensation & M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmPremier technology firm seeks a mid-level compensation and benefits associate with 4-5 years of experience focused on executive and equity compensation, including in connection with strategic and private equity M&A transactions and day-to-day counseling. Experience with growth-stage technology and life sciences companies is ideal; qualified plan, ESOP and health and welfare experience is a plus. Responsibilities include resolving executive pay and benefits issues in deals, designing equity and cash incentive plans and executive agreements, and drafting SEC compensation disclosures. Bar admission in the office's state required.Ref VPO-1108
Technology Transactions Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmPremier technology firm seeks an associate with four to five years of experience to join its technology transactions team, supporting life sciences and technology companies on IP strategy and commercial agreements. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating collaboration, partnering, licensing and other commercial agreements; advising on strategic alliances and product commercialization; and navigating IP and technology aspects of M&A, public offerings and venture financings. Admission to the bar of the office's state required.Ref VPO-1107
Commercial Litigation Associate, San Francisco · AmLaw 100 FirmAmLaw 100 firm seeks a commercial litigation associate for its San Francisco office. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of sophisticated litigation experience with emphasis on commercial, business and employment matters, strong writing and oral advocacy skills, and the ability to work independently. California bar admission required.Ref VPO-1106
Investment Funds Associate, Chicago · Vault Top 10 FirmVault top 10 firm seeks an associate to join its investment funds group in Chicago. Candidates should have 3-6 years of corporate experience at a leading national or international firm, with experience representing fund sponsors in the formation, structuring and operation of investment funds. The practice advises investment funds and their general partner sponsors across the market.Ref VPO-1105
Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · Global Finance PowerhouseJunior to mid-level real estate associate representing investors, owners, developers, lenders and institutions across all asset classes. Work includes drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, joint ventures, leases, development agreements and real estate finance documents, due diligence, and supporting M&A, private equity, fund formation and debt finance teams. Requires at least 3 years of general real estate experience in a large firm, including borrower and lender financing work, and bar admission in the relevant city. Compensation $225,000–$390,000.Ref VPO-1104
Litigation Associate, Los Angeles · Vault Top 30 FirmSecond- to third-year associate for the litigation department. The ideal candidate has a wide range of litigation experience and strong academics; large firm experience is a plus. Compensation $225,000–$235,000.Ref VPO-1103
Employment and Labor Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmMid-level associate for the employment and labor group with litigation at the core of the practice. Work includes trade secret and employee mobility, whistleblower (SOX, Dodd-Frank), wrongful termination, discrimination and pay disputes, wage and hour and pay equity class and representative actions, workplace investigations, transactional due diligence and executive agreements. Requires 4–6 years of experience and admission in the relevant state bar. Compensation $235,000–$310,000.Ref VPO-1102
Restructuring and Insolvency Associate, New York · AmLaw 50 FirmJunior associate for the restructuring and insolvency group, focused on lender, agent and company-side workout and enforcement representations. Debt finance, corporate trust and chapter 11 and chapter 15 bankruptcy experience valued; bankruptcy court clerkship highly valued. Active New York bar membership required. Compensation $225,000–$235,000.Ref VPO-1101
Restructuring and Insolvency Associate, New York · AmLaw 50 FirmMid-level associate for the restructuring and insolvency group, focused on workout and enforcement of commercial real estate loans within a broad creditors' rights, bankruptcy and insolvency practice. Requires 3–5 years of New York state and federal real estate and mortgage foreclosure litigation experience; transactional workout or bankruptcy experience preferred. Active New York bar membership required. Compensation $235,000–$365,000.Ref VPO-1100
Technology Transactions Senior Associate, London · AmLaw 50 FirmSenior associate to join a growing digital infrastructure team within technology transactions, advising new and traditional players in the sector. Work spans data centres (colocation, services agreements, BTS, SLAs), fibre, mobile and subsea telecoms, with supporting M&A and financing of digital infrastructure assets. Requires private practice experience with a leading TMT team, plus client development and mentoring. Regulatory and satellite experience desirable.Ref VPO-1099
Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 50 FirmMidlevel to senior real estate associate covering acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, construction and development, financing and investment across property types, including a growing data center practice (colocation, hyperscaler leasing and powered land transactions). Requires 4–6 years of transactional real estate experience; familiarity with AI tools preferred. Compensation $310,000–$390,000.Ref VPO-1098
Debt Finance Associate, London · Global Finance PowerhouseMid-level associate for the debt finance practice advising borrowers, lenders and financial institutions on syndicated loans, leveraged buyouts, refinancing and structured finance. Work involves negotiating and drafting loan agreements, security documents and related contracts across large multijurisdictional transactions, collaborating with M&A, capital markets and project finance teams. Requires 3–6 years of experience and strong academics.Ref VPO-1097
EPC and Project Development Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Global Energy and Projects FirmAssociate for the corporate group with experience in project development and transactions, including engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects and related documents. Involves advising on, drafting and negotiating EPC contracts, project agreements and other key transaction documents. Comparable law firm or in-house experience preferred.Ref VPO-1096
Project Development and Finance Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Global Energy and Projects FirmMid- to senior-level associate for the corporate group focused on project development and finance. Significant involvement in M&A, financing transactions, debt finance and renewable energy transactions preferred. Requires strong academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.Ref VPO-1095
Commercial Litigation Associate, Los Angeles · AmLaw 50 FirmAssociate to join the commercial litigation group handling complex business disputes in state and federal court. Responsibilities include case strategy, written and document discovery, pleadings and dispositive motions, depositions, hearings and motion argument, with direct client and partner interaction. Requires 4–6 years of experience and active California Bar membership. Compensation $290,000–$370,000.Ref VPO-1094
Projects Associate, London · Leading International Technology FirmMid-level associate to join an infrastructure, projects and procurement team building a dedicated projects and government contracting practice within London commercial. Work spans transactional, contract drafting, advisory and regulatory matters. Requires 3–4 years PQE, ideally with government contracting, procurement or public law experience gained in private practice, in-house or government.Ref VPO-1093
Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmAssociate for a nationally recognized privacy, cybersecurity and data innovation practice representing global platforms and technology companies on regulatory, litigation, product and strategy matters. Requires 3–7 years of substantive experience across counseling, government investigations and related litigation. Experience with incident response and crisis management, FTC consumer protection matters and online platform regulation is desirable. Compensation $310,000–$420,000.Ref VPO-1092
Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation Associate, Washington DC · Vault Top 10 FirmAssociate for a nationally recognized privacy, cybersecurity and data innovation practice representing global platforms and technology companies on regulatory, litigation, product and strategy matters. Requires 3–7 years of substantive experience across counseling, government investigations and related litigation. Experience with incident response and crisis management, FTC consumer protection matters and online platform regulation is desirable. Compensation $310,000–$420,000.Ref VPO-1091
Private Equity M&A Associate, Los Angeles · Vault Top 30 FirmJunior associate (class of 2025) to join a private equity group. Some experience with or demonstrated interest in private M&A and growth equity transactions expected, including familiarity with diligence, ancillary workstreams and organizing signing/closing processes. Strong academics, comparable law firm experience and good judgment required. Relevant bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1090
Private Equity M&A Associate, San Francisco · Vault Top 30 FirmJunior associate (class of 2025) to join a private equity group. Some experience with or demonstrated interest in private M&A and growth equity transactions expected, including familiarity with diligence, ancillary workstreams and organizing signing/closing processes. Strong academics, comparable law firm experience and good judgment required. Relevant bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1089
Private Equity M&A Associate, Boston · Vault Top 30 FirmJunior associate (class of 2025) to join a private equity group. Some experience with or demonstrated interest in private M&A and growth equity transactions expected, including familiarity with diligence, ancillary workstreams and organizing signing/closing processes. Strong academics, comparable law firm experience and good judgment required. Relevant bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1088
Private Equity M&A Associate, New York City · Vault Top 30 FirmJunior associate (class of 2025) to join a private equity group. Some experience with or demonstrated interest in private M&A and growth equity transactions expected, including familiarity with diligence, ancillary workstreams and organizing signing/closing processes. Strong academics, comparable law firm experience and good judgment required. Relevant bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1087
Corporate M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Venture Capital FirmMid-level to senior associate (roughly 3–6 years) to join a corporate M&A group, collaborating closely with the general corporate team. Candidates with mixed M&A and general transactional experience seeking to move to full-time M&A will be considered. Demonstrated M&A and/or private equity experience and an interest in emerging growth companies and funds expected. New York or California bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1086
Employment and Labor Associate, Los Angeles · Leading Media and Entertainment FirmAssociate with 2–4 years of experience to join an employment and labor group. Work spans employment litigation, employment counseling and transactional matters. Requires strong drafting, writing and analytical skills, command of litigation strategy across all phases of a lawsuit, and the ability to manage multiple projects. California bar admission and strong academics required.Ref VPO-1085
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate, New York City · Vault Top 20 FirmAssociate with 2–6 years of M&A and strategic transactions experience to join an M&A practice. Work includes domestic and cross-border, buy- and sell-side deals, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and tender offers for corporates, private equity firms, investment banks and privately held companies. Strong research, analytical and client-service skills expected. State bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1084
Complex Litigation Associate, Seattle · Vault Top 30 FirmMid- to senior-level associate (roughly 3–6 years) to join a complex litigation practice on high-stakes commercial disputes across a range of industries. Responsibilities include drafting motions, briefs and discovery requests, taking and defending depositions, and conducting legal research. AI experience preferred but not required. Washington bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1083
Trademark, Copyright and Media Associate, Multiple US Locations · Global Law FirmJunior or non-partnership-track associate to join a trademark, copyright and media group. At least 2 years of law firm experience in trademark and copyright litigation and counseling, including clearance, prosecution strategy, portfolio management, ownership, licensing and fair use, and IP provisions in commercial and corporate transactions. High-volume, fast-paced practice. Bar admission in the office state required.Ref VPO-1082
Litigation Associate, Houston · AmLaw 100 FirmAssociate with 2–3 years of experience to join a litigation team representing automobile, powersports and boat manufacturers in complex litigation, regulatory compliance and dealership-related matters nationwide. Work covers commercial litigation and regulatory matters involving manufacturer-dealer relationships, franchise and distribution issues, business disputes, compliance counseling and risk management. Occasional travel required.Ref VPO-1081
Energy Regulatory Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmMid- to senior-level energy regulatory attorney to join an energy, environmental and projects team. Meaningful experience with matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or state utility commissions is required. The practice serves renewable energy developers, independent power producers, data centers and private equity firms, covering energy transactions, regulatory matters and policy. Strong advocacy skills and academic credentials expected.Ref VPO-1080
Corporate M&A Associate, Houston & Washington DC · Vault Top 30 FirmMid-level associate for a corporate/M&A practice. 3–6 years of experience across public and private buy-side and sell-side M&A, drafting transaction documents, due diligence and deal execution. Work spans complex M&A, private equity investments and joint ventures across industrials, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology. Capital markets experience valued but not required. Top-tier academics and large-firm experience expected.Ref VPO-1079
Private Funds Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmMid-level associate to join a private funds practice working on the formation and operation of private funds, including private equity, venture capital, credit, impact and real estate funds, as well as limited partnerships, limited liability companies and joint ventures. 3–5 years of relevant top-firm experience required. State bar admission or eligibility to waive in required.Ref VPO-1078
Life Sciences Transactions Associate, Los Angeles · Vault Top 20 FirmAssociate to join a technology and life sciences transactional practice. Work includes life sciences partnering, collaboration and licensing agreements (including cross-border); commercial agreements such as supply, manufacturing, master services, research and clinical trial agreements; and IP transaction support for M&A, royalty monetization and capital markets. A science or medical device background is preferred but not required. California bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1077
Life Sciences Transactions Associate, San Francisco · Vault Top 20 FirmAssociate to join a technology and life sciences transactional practice. Work includes life sciences partnering, collaboration and licensing agreements (including cross-border); commercial agreements such as supply, manufacturing, master services, research and clinical trial agreements; and IP transaction support for M&A, royalty monetization and capital markets. A science or medical device background is preferred but not required. California bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1076
Life Sciences Transactions Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 20 FirmAssociate to join a technology and life sciences transactional practice. Work includes life sciences partnering, collaboration and licensing agreements (including cross-border); commercial agreements such as supply, manufacturing, master services, research and clinical trial agreements; and IP transaction support for M&A, royalty monetization and capital markets. A science or medical device background is preferred but not required. California bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1075
Dispute Resolution Associate, San Francisco · Leading Private Wealth FirmDispute resolution associate to handle all phases of complex commercial litigation and arbitration, including drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and handling court appearances. Exposure to sophisticated domestic disputes required; international a plus. Business development and client relationship-building expected.Ref VPO-1074
Litigation Associate, Boston · Global Insurance Law FirmLitigation attorney with five to seven years of experience for a trial and defense practice. Responsibilities include taking depositions, attending hearings and mediations, drafting pleadings and briefs, handling discovery and managing court filings. Massachusetts admission required; additional New England bar admissions preferred. Hybrid schedule.Ref VPO-1073
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