Jobs at Fenwick & West

The Executive Assistant will provide proactive support to partners, manage calendars, travel, billing, and assist in business development while ensuring confidentiality and organization.

The role involves supporting capital markets and public companies, focusing on IPOs, compliance, and documentation management. Requires strong communication and Excel skills in a corporate environment.

Manage trademark docketing and filings (domestic and foreign), perform online investigations and SAEGIS scans, and support trademark protection work independently under senior paralegal guidance. Maintain organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced legal team.

The Mid-Level Corporate Paralegal will manage startup incorporations, capital markets, and M&A tasks, emphasizing technology and documentation oversight.

The role involves supporting technology transactions, advising on complex commercial transactions and M&A for technology companies while possessing strong legal expertise in intellectual property and contract law.

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to corporate partners, managing schedules, client relations, travel, and business development tasks to improve partner efficiency and facilitate operations.

Provide advanced patent docketing and administrative support, mentor and train junior Legal Support Analysts, manage IDS filings and annuity/maintenance payments, communicate with clients and vendors, maintain knowledge of patent rules, and ensure timely handling of attorney-requested tasks while preserving confidentiality.

Join Fenwick's private investment funds team to organize and advise venture funds, venture studios, incubators, accelerators, and crypto-related funds. Requires extensive VC/PE fund formation and counseling experience, knowledge of corporate and securities regulations, bar admission or eligibility, superior academics, strong communication and teamwork, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Provide high-impact, on-site administrative support to partners: manage complex calendaring, travel, confidential correspondence and records, coordinate billing and A/R tasks, support business development/CRM and client events, drive projects and process improvements, and provide back-up team support with strong judgment and discretion.

The Client Accounting Specialist manages client accounts, facilitates billing and collections, ensures compliance with guidelines, and resolves disputes while maintaining client relationships.

Counsel and litigate for employers on employment matters, including wage-and-hour, terminations, leaves, investigations, worker classification, and employment agreements. Manage single-plaintiff and complex litigation, advise and train managers, and draft or review policies, offer letters, handbooks, compensation plans, and separation agreements. Serve clients including early- and mid-stage startups with a business-minded approach.

The Executive Compensation Associate will handle executive compensation matters, including M&A, public offerings, and legal compliance regarding employee incentives, requiring solid knowledge of tax and securities laws.

Lead and execute law student recruiting and the Summer Associate Program; manage lateral attorney recruiting operations; oversee candidate selection, onboarding, and offer processes; coordinate campus and outreach events; manage and develop recruiting staff; analyze recruiting data and market trends; collaborate with hiring partners, training, and legal personnel to ensure consistent, high-quality hiring.

The IT Intern will support service desk operations, AI tools, cybersecurity incident response, and digital training projects, gaining hands-on IT experience.

Support attorneys in formation and management of venture capital funds: prepare and track organizational and offering documents, coordinate closings, file securities forms, maintain data rooms, assist with fund operations, and perform related legal and factual research.

Front-desk, client-facing role providing reception, guest services, facilities support, event and catering coordination, basic A/V and administrative support. Manage inventories, schedule rooms, handle vendors and deliveries, participate in emergency response, and support Facilities team onsite for a 4-6 month temporary assignment.

This role involves supporting capital markets, startups, and M&A activities by managing corporate legal documentation, compliance, and transaction processes.

The Senior Business Development Manager will enhance visibility and integration of practices, develop business plans, support partner activities, manage events, and lead the BD team.

Fenwick & West seeks qualified law students for their 2027 Privacy Summer Associate program, providing cybersecurity legal services. Applicants need to be committed to an inclusive legal industry and participate in the summer program.

Provide high-touch operational and project support to the Chief Compliance Officer across Risk, Information Governance, and Partner Recruiting. Manage calendar and meeting logistics, prepare briefings and presentations, track action items and candidate pipelines, coordinate compliance programs and trainings, and liaise with stakeholders. Maintain organized documentation, support vendor/contract tracking, and use technology to improve workflows. Role emphasizes discretion, communication, and multi-stakeholder coordination in a fast-paced law firm environment.