Entry Level Associate Legal Counsel Jobs

New grad associate legal counsel jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused writing sample can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Education, with employers like Ro, Lennar, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.

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Open roles11
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRo
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type43% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Legal Counsel I
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Legal Counsel I
Ro
New York, New York
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$195k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate

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Legal Counsel, AI Governance
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Legal Counsel, AI Governance
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
10,000+

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Senior Legal Counsel
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Senior Legal Counsel
Genuine Parts Company
Remote
Compliance & Legal
Corporate Development & M&A
Legal Counsel
Remote (US)

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Legal Counsel - Commercial Transactions
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Legal Counsel - Commercial Transactions
Lennar
Irvine, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$118k - $158k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal
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Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal
Amazon.com
Santa Monica, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$132k - $178k/yr
10,000+

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Entry Level Associate Legal Counsel Job Market

Who's Hiring

Ro1 open role
Lennar1 open role
NVIDIA1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Education
  • Automotive
  • Science & Research

Entry Level Associate Legal Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level associate legal counsel job?

Start by targeting employers who explicitly list zero to two years of experience as acceptable, and lead your application with any internship, law clinic, or externship work you completed during school. A clean writing sample and a cover letter that connects your academic background to the employer's legal needs will give you an edge. Networking through bar association events and law school alumni channels also opens doors at this stage.

Which companies hire entry level associate legal counsels?

Companies hiring entry level associate legal counsels right now include Ro, Lennar, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of corporate legal departments, government agencies, and mid-size companies building out their in-house counsel teams for the first time.

Are there remote entry level associate legal counsel jobs?

Yes, though most openings at this level still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 57% of entry level associate legal counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates with geographic flexibility will find the widest range of options. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you narrow results to what fits your situation.

Are these new grad associate legal counsel jobs?

Yes, many of the listings on this page are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically says it accepts zero to two years of experience and treats internships, law school clinics, or a strong portfolio as qualifying credentials rather than requiring prior full-time legal employment.

Which industries hire the most entry level associate legal counsels?

Entry Level associate legal counsel roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive entry level hiring because they maintain active in-house legal teams with enough volume to bring on junior counsel who can grow within the department.