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Financial Services Associate, New York and Washington, DC · Vault Top 10 FirmFinancial services associates at a Vault Top 10 firm. Work on capital markets, M&A, and regulatory matters for banking clients. Requires 18+ months at a major firm.Ref VPO-0139
Associate, Washington, DC · Vault Top 10 FirmVault Top 10 firm seeks 3-5 year associate to advise private equity sponsors on acquisitions and portfolio dispositions.Ref VPO-0195
Registered Funds Associate, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco · Vault Top 10 FirmMid-level associate in retail funds. Form and advise on BDCs, registered closed-end funds, and Investment Company Act governance matters.Ref VPO-0194
National Security & Global Trade Associate, Washington, DC · Leading Trade Practice FirmCustoms associate at top-tier firm advising on U.S. trade regulations, compliance, and CBP matters for global clients.Ref VPO-0221
Cybersecurity Associate, Washington DC · Vault Top 50 FirmAdvise government contractors on cybersecurity compliance and regulatory matters at a top-tier firm.Ref VPO-0217
Healthcare Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Top-Tier Global Law FirmLitigation associate at top-tier global law firm. Represent healthcare providers in complex reimbursement and managed care disputes.Ref VPO-0226
Capital Markets Associate, Washington, DC · Leading Corporate & Securities FirmMid-level associate supporting public company clients on governance, compliance, and capital markets transactions.Ref VPO-0252
Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Magic Circle FirmMid-level patent litigation associate in life sciences at a Magic Circle firmRef VPO-0273
Antitrust Associate, Multiple US Locations · Top-Tier FirmMid-level antitrust litigation associate at a top-tier law firmRef VPO-0272
International Trade Associate, New York and Washington DC · Vault-Ranked FirmInternational Trade Associate with 2-4 years of customs and trade law experience for a leading international trade practice.Ref VPO-0271
Real Estate Associate, Washington, DC · Vault Top 30 FirmMid-level real estate transactions attorney handling complex financings, acquisitions, and joint ventures across office, multifamily, industrial, retail, and hospitality sectors.Ref VPO-0311
Capital Markets Associate, Washington, DC · Vault Top 10 FirmCapital Markets practice seeking associate for securities offerings, IPOs, debt issuances, and SEC compliance work. 1–3 years experience.Ref VPO-0308
Life Sciences Licensing Associate, Washington, DC · Vault Top 10 FirmLife Sciences Licensing Associate at a Vault top 10 firm. 3-4 years experience required in IP licensing, technology transactions, and corporate law in life sciences.Ref VPO-0352
Antitrust and Competition Associate, Washington, DC / New York · Vault Top 30 FirmAntitrust Associate - Transactional & EnforcementRef VPO-0407
M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Prominent Corporate and M&A FirmMid-level M&A associate for multi-office practice handling middle-market and upper middle-market private equity transactions.Ref VPO-0399
Global Mobility & Migration Associate, Washington, DC · Vault Top 30 FirmBusiness immigration associate at Vault top-tier firmRef VPO-0473
Health Law Associate, Boston; New York; Washington, DC · Am Law 100 FirmAssociate or special counsel with 3+ years PBM and managed care contracting experienceRef VPO-0455
Transactional Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmMid-level associate for power and renewable energy transactions. 4-6 years experience. Houston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, or Washington, DC. Salary $290,000-$390,000.Ref VPO-0483
Litigation Associate, Washington DC · AmLaw 100 FirmAmLaw 100 firm seeking associate for government contracts litigation. 1-3 years experience. Partnership track. DC bar required within one year.Ref VPO-0482
Employee Benefits & Compensation Associate, New York and Washington, DC · Am Law 100 FirmAm Law 100 firm seeking a mid-level associate with 4 to 6 years of health and welfare benefits experience for its compensation and benefits practice. Combines M&A work with ongoing client counseling; flexible scheduling available.Ref VPO-0522
Health Law Associate, Boston, New York and Washington, DC · Am Law 100 FirmAm Law 100 firm seeking a mid-level associate with 3+ years of M&A experience in health care to join its transactional health law practice. Handle complex transactions for major health care providers, payors, and manufacturers.Ref VPO-0521
Associate, Washington DC · Vault Top 50 FirmAssociate (2-6 years) in international trade practice focusing on export controls, foreign investment regulation, and government contracts.Ref VPO-0553
Investment Management Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmAdvise private fund sponsors on formation, operations, and investor relations at an AmLaw 100 firm. Work with venture capital, private equity, and hedge fund clients across multiple locations.Ref VPO-0537
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Attorney, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 Technology FirmVault Top 10 technology firm seeks cybersecurity and data privacy attorney with 4-7 years of experience in compliance, transactions, and incident response.Ref VPO-0579
Investment Funds Associate, Washington DC; Chicago; New York · Vault Top 10 FirmSeeks mid-to-senior associate to advise fund sponsors on liquidity transactions, secondaries work, and fund operations.Ref VPO-0573
Investment Funds Associate, Chicago, New York, Washington DC · Vault Top 10 FirmRepresent fund sponsors on private investment fund formation, structuring, and fundraising across multiple asset classes at a Vault Top 10 firm.Ref VPO-0572
Investment Funds Regulatory Associate, Chicago, New York, Washington DC · Vault Top 10 FirmAdvise investment advisers and fund sponsors on regulatory compliance for private equity, hedge, credit, and real estate funds at a Vault Top 10 firm.Ref VPO-0571
Intellectual Property Litigation Associate, Dallas, New York, Washington, DC · Global Law PowerhousePatent litigation associate with 4-7 years of experience at a global law powerhouse, handling patent, trade secret, and IP disputes across multiple US offices.Ref VPO-0647
Associate, Renewable Energy Tax, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top-Tier FirmJunior associate position in renewable energy and energy transition tax practice. Advise on tax credit structures, tax equity transactions, and renewable energy financing.Ref VPO-0673
Mid-Level Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmOSHA compliance and workplace safety matters for employers across diverse industriesRef VPO-0680
Patent Prosecution Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading IP and Corporate FirmPatent prosecution in life sciences and biotechnologyRef VPO-0678
Sovereign Finance Associate, Washington DC and New York, NY · Vault Top 10 FirmJunior- to mid-level associate in sovereign finance; fluent Portuguese and Spanish requiredRef VPO-0710
Employment and Labor Attorney, Washington DC and Reston, VA · Vault-Ranked FirmAssociate role in employment and labor practice, 1–3 years experienceRef VPO-0709
Antitrust Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Global Law FirmAssociate role in antitrust and competition law, handling litigation, regulatory matters, and M&A review for multinational clients.Ref VPO-0719
Cyber/Data Privacy Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmVault Top 10 firm's Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation group seeks associate (3-5 years) for compliance, transactional, and AI governance work.Ref VPO-0756
International Trade Associate, Washington, DC · AmLaw 100 FirmAmLaw 100 firm seeking mid-to-senior associate for trade remedy litigation and customs practice.Ref VPO-0755
Health Care Associate, Chicago, Minneapolis, Washington DC · Leading Health Care FirmHealthcare transactional and regulatory matters across multiple offices. 2-4 years of experience in law firm environment preferred.Ref VPO-0796
Leveraged Finance Associate, Washington, DC · Vault Top 10 FirmSenior-level associate position in leveraged finance, leading syndicated lending and acquisition financing transactions with exposure to LBO and sponsor finance structures.Ref VPO-0818
Financial Services Associate, New York; Washington, DC · Vault Top 20 FirmMid-level financial services role focused on banking regulatory, AML compliance, and fintech matters.Ref VPO-0814
Energy Tax Associate, San Francisco; Washington, DC; Chicago · Leading Energy & Infrastructure FirmSupporting renewable energy transactions through tax structuring and credit monetization.Ref VPO-0813
Mid-Level Commercial Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · Amlaw 100 FirmMid-level commercial real estate associate advising institutional investors and developers on acquisitions, dispositions, and financings across diverse asset classes.Ref VPO-0837
Labor & Employment Associate, Washington, DC · Vault Top 10 FirmMidlevel to senior labor and employment associate handling complex litigation, trials, and investigations in federal and state courts.Ref VPO-0826
Tax Associate, Washington DC, Houston · Vault Top 10 FirmTax associate in renewable energy group advising developers and investors on tax equity structures and federal tax credits.Ref VPO-0838
Associate, Washington, DC · Vault Top 10 FirmAntitrust and Competition associate. Work on M&A analysis, government investigations, and related litigation. 3-6 years required.Ref VPO-0865
Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 20 FirmMid- to senior-level complex litigation associate across flexible US office locations. Litigate commercial, trade secret, financial, energy, and product liability matters from filing through trial. Work across technology, finance, and life sciences sectors with strong client exposure.Ref VPO-0854
National Security Associate, Washington DC · Vault Top 10 FirmNational security and international trade role at Vault Top 10 law firm. Counsel clients on compliance, sanctions, and regulatory matters.Ref VPO-0894
Medical Device Regulatory Associate, Washington, DC · Magic Circle FirmLeading global firm's FDA medical device practice seeks junior to mid-level associates. Work on regulatory pathways, premarket and post-market compliance, and AI/digital health technologies.Ref VPO-0937
International Arbitration Associate, Washington, DC · Magic Circle FirmInternational arbitration associate at magic circle firm handling complex cross-border disputes for multinational and sovereign clients in Washington, D.C.Ref VPO-0943
Associate Patent Prosecution, Multiple US Locations · Leading IP FirmPatent prosecution for chemistry and pharmaceutical clients. Work on small molecule and pharma innovations for major companies using cutting-edge technologies.Ref VPO-0956
White Collar Defense Associate, Boston, Massachusetts; Washington, DC · Leading White-Collar Defense FirmGovernment investigations and white-collar defense in healthcareRef VPO-0981
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