Junior Associate Opportunity - Practice Area Transition | Boston (Boston)

Junior Associate Opportunity – Practice Area Transition | Boston

Are you feeling stuck in the wrong practice area? Did you land somewhere that doesn’t align with your interests? This is a rare opportunity for a junior associate with strong credentials to make a meaningful practice area transition at a leading firm.

A top-tier firm is seeking a high-performing junior associate (AmLaw 50 experience and strong law school grades required) who is eager to pivot into a new (corporate) practice area and build long-term expertise. The role is based in Boston with a 4-day in-office requirement . Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Work Structure

• Hours are comparable to other corporate practices, but with more predictable workflow .
• Approximately 50% of matters are long-term projects , creating a steadier cadence.
• Occasional time-sensitive matters still arise, but fewer “fire drills” than typical deal work .

What We’re Looking For

• Highly intelligent, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable with technology and emerging tools (including AI ).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Transactional experience is helpful but not required .
• Candidates with ~1 year of experience in another practice area who want to pivot are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent law school and undergraduate credentials .
• 2025 and 2024 graduates may be considered , as well as 2023 or 2022 associates open to stepping back a class year to transition practices.
• Must have Massachusetts bar or eligible to waive in.

Office Requirements

• 4 days per week in the Boston office .
• Relocation assistance available if needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Cravath scale base pay; highly competitive compensation , with bonuses that often exceed peer firms.
• Strong benefits and perks relative to other top firms.

This is a very rare opportunity to reset your trajectory at a leading firm while maintaining top-tier compensation and career prospects.