Cleary Gottlieb is pleased to solicit applications for our 2026 Summer Associate positions in the New York, Washington, D.C., and Bay Area offices through the Cleary Interview Program (CIP).

As a summer associate at Cleary Gottlieb, you will have a unique, immersive experience while working on a diverse and exciting range of matters, including innovative deals, large corporate transactions, and high-profile litigation matters. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our lawyers, create meaningful relationships with colleagues, and be part of our world class and international practice.

Candidates who are interested in applying to work in one or more of Cleary’s U.S. offices should submit an application through our Cleary Interview Program (CIP) online portal.

• Resume
• Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable and second semester grades should be provided as a supplement if not available when application is submitted)
• Undergraduate transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable)
• Cover letter that may include, but not limited to, your interest in a legal career at Cleary Gottlieb as well as any practice area interests and/or geographical preferences.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP seeks an Associate (Senior) in New York, NY to advise Latin American companies and governments on their capital markets, debt finance and insolvency transactions. Requires J.D., L.L.M. or foreign equivalent and four years of experience as an Associate or related occupation. Must include 4 years of experience in each of the following: Advising and representing Latin American private and public companies and sovereign governments on securities rules and regulations, including in the context of registered and unregistered equity and debt securities offerings, exchange offers, tender offers, consent solicitations and their ongoing reporting obligations with U.S. authorities; Advising Latin American countries and quasi-sovereign subdivisions on sovereign debt restructurings, including in the negotiation with creditors and the drafting and use of collective action clauses; Assisting Latin American companies in financial distress or their creditors in their legal rights and alternatives, the negotiation of corporate reorganizations and the drafting of the related documents; Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents in securities and financing transactions in Latin America (high-yield and investment grade), including loan agreements and indentures, offering documents, annual reports and legal opinions; and Conducting analysis on complex areas of securities and financial rules and regulations and drafting legal memoranda. Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York. The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 - $435,000/ year, depending upon class year. 

 Qualified applicants please submit resumes by accessing the following link:  https://legalrecruit.cgsh.com/CGSelfApply/viRecruitSelfApply/RecDefault.aspx?FilterREID=40&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=247.  Please indicate job code RL25EW.  At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP seeks an Associate (Senior) in New York, NY to manage as lead associate the legal work streams of clients’ debt financing transactions including in connection with leveraged buyouts, restructuring, working capital facilities and liability management transactions. Requires JD, LLM or foreign equivalent and four years of experience as an Associate or related occupation. Must include 4 years of experience in each of the following: Drafting and negotiating credit agreements and indentures for private equity sponsors, other borrowers and lenders in connection a variety of leveraged financing transactions including mergers & acquisitions, restructurings and bankruptcy and working capital facilities; Drafting and negotiating security agreements, guarantees and intercreditor arrangements in connection with secured financings; Reviewing and negotiation financing related provisions of acquisition agreements and conducting legal diligence on the indebtedness of potential targets in connection with M&A transactions; Closing financing transactions and coordinating amongst clients, counterparties, other law firms, accountants and third party advisors; and Advising clients on ongoing compliance obligations with respect to credit facilities and indentures. Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York. The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 - $435,000/ year, depending upon class year. Qualified applicants please submit resumes by accessing the following link: - https://legalrecruit.cgsh.com/CGSelfApply/viRecruitSelfApply/RecDefault.aspx?FilterREID=40&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=251. Please indicate job code AS25EW.

At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed.

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.
At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community.  We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed.

The Bay Area 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 California and have 3-5 years of experience in pre-merger notification and civil and/or criminal antitrust litigation, as well as excellent credentials. Candidates will be considered for either the Palo Alto or San Francisco office. 
Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community.  We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed.

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.

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.
At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community.  We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed.

The Washington office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire mid-level associates for our Structured Finance practice. The candidate will have 2-4 years of securitization experience, ideally in CLOs, asset-based loans and/or REMICs, as well as excellent credentials. The Structured Finance practice is a close-knit group that genuinely enjoys working together and tries to have a little fun while doing so.

 Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.

 At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed. 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, chemistry, biology, 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.
At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community.  We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed.

The Bay Area office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire a stellar junior-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 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.

At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community.  We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed.