Learn More About Lateral Associate Careers

Summary

At Goodwin, associates engage directly in client work from day one.

Our practices are immersed in the biggest deals, complex legal transactions, high-stakes litigation, and world-class advisory services across our six core industries: healthcare, investment funds and capital, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology.

From top startups to FTSE 100 household names, you'll be working with other elite Goodwin lawyers advising clients across the business life cycle, supporting the world's most dynamic companies, and providing solutions for today's greatest business challenges.

Goodwin is the type of place where you ask for an opportunity, and you will get it.

Associate, IP Litigation

Goodwin enabled me to excel in my practice group. Beyond my day to day practice, Goodwin further supported me in the pursuit of my interests (e.g., other practice groups, other technical disciplines, and business development opportunities).

Clark Zhang

Associate, Life Sciences

Goodwin empowers laterals to grow their practice while providing the resources, collaboration, and institutional support needed to succeed. It's a place where initiative is recognized and encouraged.

Lindsay Thomas

Counsel, Private Equity

Goodwin invests in your long-term career.

Whether you are switching law firms as a lateral associate or stepping into big law from elsewhere, you'll be empowered to maximize your ambition and reach your professional goals.

We have several programs to support your career journey including:

Dedicated Mentorship and Professional Development

Competitive Benefits to Keep You Focused

We offer our associates outstanding benefits to support your wellbeing, including fully funded vacations, dinners and other perks for high performing lawyers to help you unwind.

Build your career alongside exceptional lawyers

Goodwin is home to lawyers shaping industries and careers that don't follow a single path.

Our people come from leading roles across the public and private sectors, and go on to government, lead high-growth companies, and beyond.

Join a firm where the strength of the community expands what's possible in your own career.

Our Success and Growth

Goodwin has seen historic growth in recent years. As an associate, you'll become part of our success story.

$2.7B

achieved in gross revenue in FY25, representing greater than 12% year-over-year growth

14%

year-over-year growth of revenue per lawyer

115%

surge in deal value year-over-year in our last financial report

9%

9% growth of the firm's litigation platform for the fifth consecutive year

Our immersive understanding of our clients' industries - combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions - sets us apart. Learn more about our key industries.

Discover opportunities to grow your career at Goodwin.

Private Equity, Investment Funds and Capital, Technology, Healthcare, US Counsel

Job Description

At Goodwin, associates engage directly in client work from day one.

Our practices are immersed in the biggest deals, complex legal transactions, high-stakes litigation, and world-class advisory services across our six core industries: healthcare, investment funds and capital, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology.

From top startups to FTSE 100 household names, you'll be working with other elite Goodwin lawyers advising clients across the business life cycle, supporting the world's most dynamic companies, and providing solutions for today's greatest business challenges.

Goodwin is the type of place where you ask for an opportunity, and you will get it.

Associate, IP Litigation

Goodwin enabled me to excel in my practice group. Beyond my day to day practice, Goodwin further supported me in the pursuit of my interests (e.g., other practice groups, other technical disciplines, and business development opportunities).

Clark Zhang

Associate, Life Sciences

Goodwin empowers laterals to grow their practice while providing the resources, collaboration, and institutional support needed to succeed. It's a place where initiative is recognized and encouraged.

Lindsay Thomas

Counsel, Private Equity

Goodwin invests in your long-term career.

Whether you are switching law firms as a lateral associate or stepping into big law from elsewhere, you'll be empowered to maximize your ambition and reach your professional goals.

We have several programs to support your career journey including:

Dedicated Mentorship and Professional Development

Competitive Benefits to Keep You Focused

We offer our associates outstanding benefits to support your wellbeing, including fully funded vacations, dinners and other perks for high performing lawyers to help you unwind.

Build your career alongside exceptional lawyers

Goodwin is home to lawyers shaping industries and careers that don't follow a single path.

Our people come from leading roles across the public and private sectors, and go on to government, lead high-growth companies, and beyond.

Join a firm where the strength of the community expands what's possible in your own career.

Our Success and Growth

Goodwin has seen historic growth in recent years. As an associate, you'll become part of our success story.

$2.7B

achieved in gross revenue in FY25, representing greater than 12% year-over-year growth

14%

year-over-year growth of revenue per lawyer

115%

surge in deal value year-over-year in our last financial report

9%

9% growth of the firm's litigation platform for the fifth consecutive year

Our immersive understanding of our clients' industries - combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions - sets us apart. Learn more about our key industries.

Discover opportunities to grow your career at Goodwin.

Private Equity, Investment Funds and Capital, Technology, Healthcare, US Counsel