Entry Level Corporate Counsel Jobs
New grad corporate counsel jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a law review background can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Retail, Medical Devices, and Science & Research roles with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Amazon, Pall Corporation, and T-Mobile are hiring at this level now.
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Job Responsibilities
- Provide legal support and counsel on commercial contracts, supporting negotiation and drafting of contracts with customers, suppliers, and business partners
- Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, closing activities, and post-closing integration
- Provide day-to-day legal advice and strategic counseling to business units and corporate functions on commercial, operational, regulatory, and compliance matters
- Assist with public company compliance, including preparation and review of SEC filings and compliance with NYSE listing standards, corporate governance requirements, and disclosure obligations
- Advise management and business partners on corporate records management
- Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks while enabling commercial objectives
- Coordinate and support intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and related portfolio management activities
- Assist with the development and implementation of company policies, procedures, training, and compliance initiatives
- Assist with managing relationships and services of outside attorneys
- Perform other legal and business support responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- 2-5 years of experience in either law firm or in-house legal department
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
- Strong business judgment and risk assessment skills
- Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives
- Strategic thinking, plus a committed "get to yes"/solutions-oriented approach
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal/regulatory issues into understandable and executable advice
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Strong relationship-building and client-service orientation
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
- Comfort and excellent judgment in areas where regulation/law is evolving or uncertain
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide legal support and counsel on commercial contracts, supporting negotiation and drafting of contracts with customers, suppliers, and business partners
- Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, closing activities, and post-closing integration
- Provide day-to-day legal advice and strategic counseling to business units and corporate functions on commercial, operational, regulatory, and compliance matters
- Assist with public company compliance, including preparation and review of SEC filings and compliance with NYSE listing standards, corporate governance requirements, and disclosure obligations
- Advise management and business partners on corporate records management
- Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks while enabling commercial objectives
- Coordinate and support intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and related portfolio management activities
- Assist with the development and implementation of company policies, procedures, training, and compliance initiatives
- Assist with managing relationships and services of outside attorneys
- Perform other legal and business support responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- 2-5 years of experience in either law firm or in-house legal department
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
- Strong business judgment and risk assessment skills
- Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives
- Strategic thinking, plus a committed "get to yes"/solutions-oriented approach
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal/regulatory issues into understandable and executable advice
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Strong relationship-building and client-service orientation
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
- Comfort and excellent judgment in areas where regulation/law is evolving or uncertain
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.
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Entry Level Corporate Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level corporate counsel job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who completed law school clinics, in-house internships, or transactional work during summer associate programs. Highlight any contract drafting, compliance research, or regulatory work in your application materials. A writing sample that shows clear legal analysis and attention to business context gives entry level candidates a real edge over applicants who rely only on grades.
Which companies hire entry level corporate counsels?
Companies hiring entry level corporate counsels right now include Amazon, Pall Corporation, and T-Mobile, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large corporations with structured legal rotations, fast-growing technology companies building out their first in-house teams, and financial services firms that bring on junior attorneys to support compliance and contracting work.
Are there remote entry level corporate counsel jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements while attorneys build foundational skills alongside senior colleagues. About 0% of entry level corporate counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and that share continues to grow as more companies expand distributed legal teams for contract review and compliance functions.
Are these new grad corporate counsel jobs?
Yes, many of the listings on this page are new grad and junior corporate counsel roles that welcome recent graduates with zero to two years of experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically accepts law school internships or clinic work in place of full-time experience and may ask for a writing sample rather than a portfolio of closed deals, making them accessible to candidates entering in-house practice directly from law school.
Which industries hire the most entry level corporate counsels?
Entry Level corporate counsel roles concentrate in Retail, Medical Devices, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they face ongoing contracting, privacy, and regulatory demands that require dedicated in-house legal support even from attorneys who are early in their careers.