2028 Summer Associate – Tax

Cooley • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cooley LLP is recruiting 2L students (JD 2029) for its 2028 Summer Program in the Tax practice in its New York and San Diego offices. The firm's tax lawyers advise on all aspects of U.S. and U.K. tax law, including domestic and international matters, and provide counsel on transactions across technology, life sciences, energy, telecommunications and real estate. The work ranges from startup deals to multibillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions, with tax lawyers collaborating with clients and other Cooley practices to provide practical tax solutions.

Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest in Tax, a resume and an undergraduate transcript. A 1L law school transcript is also required, but may be submitted later if unavailable when applying. Applicants should apply to only one office. The expected salary is based on an annualized rate of $235,000, with semi-monthly base pay of $9,791.67, subject to payroll withholdings and deductions.

Requirements

• Be a 2L student (JD 2029) applying for the 2028 Summer Program.
• Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and professional excellence.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Have strong legal research and writing skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and proven problem-solving skills.
• Show initiative, motivation and a service-oriented mindset.
• Have meaningful prior work experience.
• Engage in extracurricular or leadership activities.
• Work effectively in team settings.
• Bring an entrepreneurial, business-minded perspective.
• Demonstrate interest in the Tax practice.
• Submit a cover letter describing interest in Tax, a resume and an undergraduate transcript; submit a 1L law school transcript as well, which may follow later if unavailable at application time.
• Apply to only one office.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience relating to tax is preferred but not required.
• Desire to join a firm with a diverse corporate practice that includes M&A, capital markets and early-stage financing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. and U.K. tax law, including domestic and international tax issues.
• Provide tax counsel on transactions, ranging from startup deals to multibillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with clients and across Cooley practices to develop practical tax solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed