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Corporate Lawyer cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Corporate Lawyer
I'm writing to apply for the Corporate Lawyer role. My background in commercial contract drafting, regulatory compliance and M&A due diligence lines up closely with what this position requires, and I'm confident I can add value from the outset.
In a recent transaction I led the legal due diligence review for an acquisition, working through supplier contracts, employment arrangements and regulatory filings to identify risks that hadn't been picked up earlier in the process. I raised these directly with the board before completion, which changed the terms of the deal and avoided a costly post-completion dispute.
[Company Name] stood out to me because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. That's the kind of environment where I want to apply my experience in governance and risk.
Thank you for considering my application. I've attached my resume and would welcome the chance to discuss how my experience in corporate law can support your legal team.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.