2026 2L Tax Summer Associate (Silicon Valley)

Job Description Summary:

Fenwick began as a group of upstart lawyers in Silicon Valley with a big vision for the business of technology. Today, with a team over 500 lawyers strong and with six offices strategically located in tech hubs across the United States, we are just as committed to constantly evolving and expanding our world and that of our clients.
We’re a diverse and spirited team of unconventional minds, close collaborators, and passionate advocates with as much technical insight as legal prowess. Our clients—from startups to market leaders—are changing the world through relentless innovation, and we are standing right beside them helping them make it happen. Our lawyers are constantly redefining what is possible when it comes to the practice of law and leveling up our clients at every stage of growth.
Named both 2024 Life Sciences Practice Group of the Year and 2024 Technology Practice Group of the year by Law360, we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering deep experience and technical skill that helps innovators at the forefront of their industries shatter boundaries and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

We are seeking qualified second year law students who expect to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the 2026 Summer Associate Program and are interested in a career in tax law to join our tax group in our Silicon Valley office. Fenwick has one of the nation's leading domestic and international tax practices, with broad expertise across international and domestic tax planning and controversy, including litigation, transfer pricing, M&A, and joint ventures. The tax group's sophisticated practice serves a diverse company focused client base ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging technology startups, based all over the United States and around the world.  

Please submit a cover letter, current resume, and law school transcript. Applicants will be evaluated holistically on the merits of their application materials and interviews. Applications may be submitted without a current law school transcript but will not be considered complete until a transcript is received. Law school transcripts may be sent to [email protected] when available. 

Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, our team is our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefits program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated annual compensation for this position, which will be paid on a pro-rated basis, is: $225,000.

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Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated annual compensation for this position, which will be paid on a pro-rated basis, is: