Answer:

associate

Answer	Crossword Clue
ASSOCIATE	Not yet a principal
ASSOCIATE	Marx, to Engels
ASSOCIATE	Hobnob

ASSOCIATE	Business partner
ASSOCIATE	Link
ASSOCIATE	Compatriot
ASSOCIATE	Not yet partner
ASSOCIATE	Colleague
ASSOCIATE	Aide
ASSOCIATE	Junior employee
ASSOCIATE	Colleague in office.

ASSOCIATE	Co-worker.
ASSOCIATE	Colleague.
ASSOCIATE	Confrere.
ASSOCIATE	Sidekick
ASSOCIATE	Partner
ASSOCIATE	Partner-to-be
ASSOCIATE	Person who's not yet a full partner
ASSOCIATE	Connect in the mind

ASSOCIATE	Law firm newbie
ASSOCIATE	Think of together