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Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Central & South Offices)

Full-time

Cooperidge Consulting Firm


Cooperidge Consulting is actively recruiting mid-level associate attorneys (3–6 years of experience) on behalf of our top Am Law firm clients. We’re hiring across multiple high-demand practice areas for placement at some of the most respected national firms — known for their premier clients, high-stakes matters, and unparalleled career development opportunities.

By working directly with firm partners and senior recruiters, Cooperidge gives you a faster path to the top of the hiring stack — skipping the lengthy internal application process and getting your materials in front of key decision-makers, fast.

Practice Areas We Serve:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity
  • Litigation (Commercial, Securities, White Collar)
  • Capital Markets
  • Tech Transactions / IP / Patent Litigation
  • Antitrust / Competition
  • Energy / Project Finance
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Bankruptcy / Restructuring
  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
  • Healthcare / Regulatory
  • Executive Compensation & Benefits

Requirements

  • Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution
  • 3–6 years of relevant experience at a large firm or top boutique
  • Strong academic background and legal writing skills
  • Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction (or eligibility to waive in)
  • Excellent client service, communication, and time management abilities
  • Experience handling complex, high-value matters in your focus area

Benefits

  • Top-tier compensation and annual bonus structure
  • Hybrid work schedules (2–3 days in-office on average)
  • Full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with firm contributions
  • CLE allowance and bar dues coverage
  • Mentorship, coaching, and clear advancement pathways
  • Inclusion in high-impact, career-defining cases or transactions
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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