2025 2L Corporate Summer Associate (San Francisco)

Job Description Summary:

Fenwick is a leading law firm, purpose-built to guide visionary tech and life sciences companies and their investors through every stage of growth, from startups securing their first round of funding to leading publicly traded global enterprises. As one of Silicon Valleys original legal practices, today we have over 500 lawyers, patent agents, engineers and scientists serving clients from seven offices located in innovation hubs across the United States and China. Named 2023 Life Sciences Practice Group of the Year by Law360, we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering the deep experience and technical skill that help innovators at the forefront of their industries shatter boundaries and redefine whats possible. Visit www.fenwick.com to learn more.

Job Description:

Presently, we are seeking qualified second year law students who expect to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the 2025 summer program. Our goal during the summer associate program is to provide a realistic professional and meaningful experience. Our attorneys will provide you with a realistic and exciting view of the legal industry. Youll experience challenging days filled with client work, mentorship and relationship-building opportunities, training programs, professional development exercises, and events and activities. Summer Associates also observe and, when possible, assist in deal teams, negotiations and participate in client meetings and closings. You will gain substantial experience and engage in a wide-range of assignments, receive opportunities to connect with our attorneys and clients and integrate with the Firm.

Please submit a cover letter, current resume, and law school transcript. The cover letter should state office and practice group preference. Applicants will be evaluated holistically on the merits of their application materials and interviews. Applications may be submitted without a current law school transcript but will not be considered complete until a transcript is received. Law school transcripts may be sent to [email protected] when available.

Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated annual compensation for this position, which will be paid on a pro-rated basis, is:

$225,000