Mid-Level Associate: Tax
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Sep 16, 2025
Application Deadline Aug 07, 2026
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire an associate for our Tax Practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant work experience with significant transactional experience including M&A tax work. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire an associate for our Tax Practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant work experience with significant transactional experience including M&A tax work. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Judicial Law Clerk - Antitrust
Office Washington
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Feb 05, 2026
Application Deadline Jun 30, 2026
Please provide us with a current resume and copy of your law school transcript. Please upload all documents in PDF format. The Washington office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire judicial law clerks interested in associate positions with our Antitrust practice to advise clients on complex, high-stakes merger litigation, monopolization cases, and global regulatory matters. Our cross-border team seamlessly coordinates between the U.S. and Europe to clear multi-billion dollar deals through regulatory regimes worldwide. Our antitrust clients include global leaders in technology, healthcare, telecommunications, and beyond. Cleary Gottlieb recognizes the benefits of a judicial clerkship and rewards judicial clerks who join our firm with credit for seniority as well as a competitive bonus. The ideal candidate for this position will have relevant work experience as well as excellent credentials. Please click on the link to submit your application. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Judicial Law Clerk - IP Litigation
Office Washington
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Feb 05, 2026
Application Deadline Jun 30, 2026
Please provide us with a current resume and copy of your law school transcript. Please upload all documents in PDF format. The Washington office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire judicial law clerks interested in associate positions with our IP Litigation group to advise clients on complex, high-stakes patent, trade secret, copyright, and trademark disputes. Our team litigates across every forum and jurisdiction, including federal and state courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), to protect our clients’ intellectual property, preserve value, and win precedent-setting victories. Industry leaders in technology and beyond rely on our decades of trial experience and technical fluency across semiconductors, AI, software, arts, entertainment, media, and life sciences. Cleary Gottlieb recognizes the benefits of a judicial clerkship and rewards judicial clerks who join our firm with credit for seniority as well as a competitive bonus. The ideal candidate for this position will have relevant work experience as well as excellent credentials. Please click on the link to submit your application. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Junior Level or Mid-Level Associate: Bankruptcy and Restructuring
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Mar 03, 2026
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2026
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a junior or mid-level associate for our Bankruptcy/Restructuring Practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant work experience including clerkship experience and familiarity with both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, be admitted to the New York Bar, and have excellent credentials.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a junior or mid-level associate for our Bankruptcy/Restructuring Practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant work experience including clerkship experience and familiarity with both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, be admitted to the New York Bar, and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Junior Level or Mid-Level Associate: Capital Markets
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Feb 23, 2026
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2026
The New York Office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar junior or mid-level associate for our Capital Markets practice. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 2-4 years of general Capital Markets experience, be admitted to the New York Bar, along with excellent credentials. Experience running deals is a plus.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York Office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar junior or mid-level associate for our Capital Markets practice. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 2-4 years of general Capital Markets experience, be admitted to the New York Bar, along with excellent credentials. Experience running deals is a plus.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Junior Level or Mid-Level Associate: Debt Finance
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Apr 12, 2024
Application Deadline Apr 12, 2034
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire an associate for our Debt Finance Practice. Candidates will be considered for the New York, Washington, D.C. or Bay Area offices. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in private equity debt finance transactions, with a particular focus on acquisition financing. Our practice focuses on sponsors and borrowers, although we will consider candidates with experience on the lender side. The candidate should have familiarity with market terms in this area. The candidate should have the ability to manage complex transactions, should be admitted to the New York, D.C. or California Bar and have excellent credentials.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire an associate for our Debt Finance Practice. Candidates will be considered for the New York, Washington, D.C. or Bay Area offices. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in private equity debt finance transactions, with a particular focus on acquisition financing. Our practice focuses on sponsors and borrowers, although we will consider candidates with experience on the lender side. The candidate should have familiarity with market terms in this area. The candidate should have the ability to manage complex transactions, should be admitted to the New York, D.C. or California Bar and have excellent credentials.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Junior Level or Mid-Level Associate: ERISA
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Sep 02, 2025
Application Deadline Aug 31, 2026
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar junior to mid-level associate for our Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits group practice, who will work primarily with the partner who handles the ERISA practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of ERISA, tax-qualified retirement plans, and ERISA compliance, including in the context of fund formation, investment management and structured finance. Experience with 401(k), pension, and health and welfare plans is a plus. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience, and be admitted to the New York Bar with excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar junior to mid-level associate for our Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits group practice, who will work primarily with the partner who handles the ERISA practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of ERISA, tax-qualified retirement plans, and ERISA compliance, including in the context of fund formation, investment management and structured finance. Experience with 401(k), pension, and health and welfare plans is a plus. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience, and be admitted to the New York Bar with excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level and Senior Level Associates: Mergers & Acquisitions
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Jun 10, 2024
Application Deadline Jun 10, 2034
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire stellar mid-level and senior level associates for our Mergers & Acquisitions practice, focusing on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and joint ventures, private equity funds, and financial institutions. Candidates should have ample experience leading on diligence and drafting ancillary agreements as well as familiarity with all other aspects of a transaction, including experience drafting primary deal documents and interfacing with the client. The ideal candidates should have 3-6 years of M&A experience, be admitted to the New York Bar, and have excellent credentials.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire stellar mid-level and senior level associates for our Mergers & Acquisitions practice, focusing on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and joint ventures, private equity funds, and financial institutions. Candidates should have ample experience leading on diligence and drafting ancillary agreements as well as familiarity with all other aspects of a transaction, including experience drafting primary deal documents and interfacing with the client. The ideal candidates should have 3-6 years of M&A experience, be admitted to the New York Bar, and have excellent credentials.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level Associate: Antitrust
Office Washington
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Mar 13, 2024
Application Deadline Dec 11, 2033
The Washington, DC office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire mid-level associates for our Antitrust practice. The ideal candidate will be admitted in DC and have 3-5 years of experience in pre-merger notification and civil and/or criminal antitrust litigation, as well as excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. The Washington, DC office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire mid-level associates for our Antitrust practice. The ideal candidate will be admitted in DC and have 3-5 years of experience in pre-merger notification and civil and/or criminal antitrust litigation, as well as excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Compensation and Benefits |
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Mid-Level Associate: Capital Solutions and Special Situations Practice
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Oct 31, 2023
Application Deadline Oct 31, 2033
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a mid-level associate for our Capital Solutions and Special Situations Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience working on liability management transactions, secured and unsecured debt financing, special situations, distressed M&A, and debt restructuring, including experience in exchange and consent offers, backstop arrangements, rights offerings, and exit financings. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team involving our market leading Debt Finance and Bankruptcy and Restructuring practices. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a mid-level associate for our Capital Solutions and Special Situations Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience working on liability management transactions, secured and unsecured debt financing, special situations, distressed M&A, and debt restructuring, including experience in exchange and consent offers, backstop arrangements, rights offerings, and exit financings. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team involving our market leading Debt Finance and Bankruptcy and Restructuring practices. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York and have excellent credentials.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level Associate: Debt Finance (Private Credit Practice)
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Jun 18, 2025
Application Deadline Jun 30, 2026
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire an associate for our Debt Finance, Private Credit Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in private credit or finance matters, including direct lending, exposure to creditor-side transactions, restructurings, and workouts. Experience in asset-backed financings or junior capital/mezzanine financing are a plus. Candidates should have the ability to manage complex transactions, be barred in New York, and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire an associate for our Debt Finance, Private Credit Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in private credit or finance matters, including direct lending, exposure to creditor-side transactions, restructurings, and workouts. Experience in asset-backed financings or junior capital/mezzanine financing are a plus. Candidates should have the ability to manage complex transactions, be barred in New York, and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level Associate: Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Nov 10, 2025
Application Deadline Jul 03, 2026
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar mid-level associate for our Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits practice. The ideal candidate will have a diversified executive compensation and benefits practice with experience advising both private and public companies, as well as alternative asset managers, on executive compensation matters, including supporting M&A, corporate governance and capital markets matters. Candidates should have 3-5 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience, and be admitted to the New York Bar with excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar mid-level associate for our Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits practice. The ideal candidate will have a diversified executive compensation and benefits practice with experience advising both private and public companies, as well as alternative asset managers, on executive compensation matters, including supporting M&A, corporate governance and capital markets matters. Candidates should have 3-5 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience, and be admitted to the New York Bar with excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level Associate: Fund Finance Practice
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Sep 02, 2025
Application Deadline Jun 30, 2026
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire an associate for our Fund Finance practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant work experience in representing financial sponsors and/or lenders in subscription credit facilities, NAV facilities and management company and other upper tier financings at a law firm or in-house at a sponsor or bank. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial and growing team. Must be admitted to the New York Bar with excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire an associate for our Fund Finance practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant work experience in representing financial sponsors and/or lenders in subscription credit facilities, NAV facilities and management company and other upper tier financings at a law firm or in-house at a sponsor or bank. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial and growing team. Must be admitted to the New York Bar with excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level Associate: Mergers & Acquisitions
Office San Francisco
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Jan 13, 2025
Application Deadline Jan 13, 2035
The San Francisco office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar mid-level associate for our Mergers & Acquisitions practice, focusing on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and joint ventures and private equity transactions. Candidates should have ample experience leading on diligence and drafting ancillary agreements as well as familiarity with all other aspects of a transaction. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of M&A experience, be admitted to the California Bar, and have excellent credentials.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The San Francisco office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar mid-level associate for our Mergers & Acquisitions practice, focusing on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and joint ventures and private equity transactions. Candidates should have ample experience leading on diligence and drafting ancillary agreements as well as familiarity with all other aspects of a transaction. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of M&A experience, be admitted to the California Bar, and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm.
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Mid-Level Associate: Private Funds, Secondaries Practice
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Feb 07, 2024
Application Deadline Feb 07, 2034
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire stellar mid-level associate for our Private Funds, Secondaries practice. The ideal candidates should have 3 - 5 years of secondaries experience, be admitted to the New York Bar and have excellent credentials. Associate should have experience working on secondary transactions, preferably GP-led secondary transactions, including continuation vehicles. Associates should have experience with negotiating fund organizational documents, as well as experience with purchase and sale of assets, whether portfolio companies or limited partnership interests.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire stellar mid-level associate for our Private Funds, Secondaries practice. The ideal candidates should have 3 - 5 years of secondaries experience, be admitted to the New York Bar and have excellent credentials. Associate should have experience working on secondary transactions, preferably GP-led secondary transactions, including continuation vehicles. Associates should have experience with negotiating fund organizational documents, as well as experience with purchase and sale of assets, whether portfolio companies or limited partnership interests.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level Associate: Real Estate
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Mar 02, 2026
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2026
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar mid-level associate for our Real Estate Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of transactional commercial real estate experience. Qualified candidates will have a transactional commercial real estate background, with experience working on complex, multi-party financing transactions and equity investments (joint venture, purchase and sale), be admitted to the New York Bar and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar mid-level associate for our Real Estate Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of transactional commercial real estate experience. Qualified candidates will have a transactional commercial real estate background, with experience working on complex, multi-party financing transactions and equity investments (joint venture, purchase and sale), be admitted to the New York Bar and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level Associate: Restructuring
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Jul 02, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2026
The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a mid-level associate for our Restructuring Practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant transactional restructuring experience, including experience and familiarity with out-of-court restructurings, debt finance, special situations, and capital solutions. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a mid-level associate for our Restructuring Practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant transactional restructuring experience, including experience and familiarity with out-of-court restructurings, debt finance, special situations, and capital solutions. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York and have excellent credentials.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level Associate: Shareholder Engagement and Activism Defense Practice (NY or SF)
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Feb 06, 2026
Application Deadline Nov 06, 2026
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton seeks to hire a highly motivated and experienced associate to join our Shareholder Engagement and Activism Defense practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in shareholder engagement and activism issues and corporate governance, along with experience in securities law and mergers & acquisitions. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team involving our market leading Corporate Governance and Mergers & Acquisitions practices. Candidates will be considered for the New York or San Francisco office and should be admitted to either the New York or California bar.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton seeks to hire a highly motivated and experienced associate to join our Shareholder Engagement and Activism Defense practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in shareholder engagement and activism issues and corporate governance, along with experience in securities law and mergers & acquisitions. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team involving our market leading Corporate Governance and Mergers & Acquisitions practices. Candidates will be considered for the New York or San Francisco office and should be admitted to either the New York or California bar.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level Associates: IP Litigation
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Mar 31, 2025
Application Deadline Mar 31, 2035
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire stellar mid-level associates for our Litigation practice group. Candidates will be considered for the New York, Washington, D.C. or Bay Area offices. Ideal candidates will be skilled and highly qualified associates with 3-5 years of patent litigation experience and will have an undergraduate and/or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or a similar field. Interested candidates should be admitted to the New York, D.C. or California Bar and have excellent credentials.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. *Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Compensation and Benefits Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire stellar mid-level associates for our Litigation practice group. Candidates will be considered for the New York, Washington, D.C. or Bay Area offices. Ideal candidates will be skilled and highly qualified associates with 3-5 years of patent litigation experience and will have an undergraduate and/or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or a similar field. Interested candidates should be admitted to the New York, D.C. or California Bar and have excellent credentials.
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. *Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Compensation and Benefits |
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Mid-Level Associates: Private Funds
Office New York
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted Feb 07, 2024
Application Deadline Feb 07, 2034
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire stellar mid-level associates for our Private Funds practice. Candidates will be considered for the New York or San Francisco office. The ideal candidates should have 3 - 5 years of private funds experience, should be admitted to the New York or California Bar and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire stellar mid-level associates for our Private Funds practice. Candidates will be considered for the New York or San Francisco office. The ideal candidates should have 3 - 5 years of private funds experience, should be admitted to the New York or California Bar and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. |
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Mid-Level or Senior Level Associate: Litigation (Copyright/Trademark)
Office Palo Alto
Practice Area Legal Recruiting
Date Posted May 16, 2024
Application Deadline May 16, 2034
The Silicon Valley office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a mid-level or senior level associate for our Litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in trademark, copyright, trade secrets and other complex commercial litigation, with some experience before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Federal Trade Commission and/or International Trade Commission preferred. Candidates must be admitted to the California bar and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm. The Silicon Valley office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a mid-level or senior level associate for our Litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in trademark, copyright, trade secrets and other complex commercial litigation, with some experience before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Federal Trade Commission and/or International Trade Commission preferred. Candidates must be admitted to the California bar and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm.
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