Corporate Transactions Associate, Princeton, NJ · Vault Top 10 Firm

Entry-level corporate transaction position at a Vault Top 10 firm. This role is designed for third-year law students or fall 2027 law school graduates who will join the firm following bar admission. The position centers on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets transactions. You'll work on sophisticated deals across multiple transaction types, developing core corporate practice competencies while building client relationships from day one.

The work:

• Mergers and acquisitions transactions
• Private equity and venture capital deals
• Capital markets advisory and transactions
• General corporate counsel work

What they're looking for:

• Third-year law students or recent law school graduates
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Demonstrated interest in corporate transactions, M&A, private equity, and venture capital