Lateral Associate Careers
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Engaging Work
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.
Flexible Growth Opportunities
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:
Building Community
We deliver exceptional results, built on lasting relationships rooted in humility, trust, and respect.
Within this collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and thrive alongside your colleagues.
The Goodwin community is a true differentiator compared to other big law firms. Many lawyers return to Goodwin after working elsewhere for a period, citing our culture as a factor in their decision to come back. We regularly see lawyers, including partners, associates and others, returning to Goodwin after spending a period of time at other organizations.
We nurture community in several ways:
- Access to employee-led affinity groups
- Days of service to empower you to give back to local organizations
- Department retreats, social events, and dedicated funds for local organizers to host team activities
Our Success and Growth
Goodwin has seen historic growth in recent years. As an associate, you’ll become part of our success story.
achieved in gross revenue in FY25, representing greater than 12% year-over-year growth
year-over-year growth of revenue per lawyer
surge in deal value year-over-year in our last financial report
9% growth of the firm's litigation platform for the fifth consecutive year
Our Key Industries
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.
Questions?
Check out our FAQ for more about working at Goodwin as an associate.
Alumni
The Goodwin alumni community spans the legal industry and beyond—from in-house counsel and judges to entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders.
The Goodwin Way
We deliver exceptional results, built on lasting relationships rooted in humility, trust, and respect. See our culture in action.
Offices and Markets
Explore our global presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Contacts
Private Equity, Investment Funds and Capital, US Counsel
Yedida Hiller
yhiller@goodwinlaw.com
Life Sciences, Science Advisors
Karen Rameikakrameika@goodwinlaw.com
Technology, Healthcare
Jennifer Soltaujsoltau@goodwinlaw.com
Real Estate, Trials, Investigations & Litigation, IP Litigation
Tyler Burrows
tburrows@goodwinlaw.com
Europe & Asia
Lucy Laraman
llaraman@goodwinlaw.com