Corporate Governance Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Governance Litigation Associate to join their team in New York, NY, Wilmington, DE, or Los Angeles, CA. The role involves representing investors to achieve governance reforms at public companies, enhancing market transparency and accountability.

Duties

• Represent investors in corporate governance litigation.
• Work towards achieving governance reforms at public companies.
• Engage in complex stockholder or commercial litigation.
• Address issues such as self-dealing and executive compensation.
• Challenge unfair deals and workplace discrimination.

Requirements

• JD required; preference for 2018-2022 graduates.
• Admitted to the New York and/or Delaware Bar.
• Experience in prosecuting or defending complex litigation.
• Strong financial literacy.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach.
• Desire to represent investors rather than corporations.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York and/or Delaware Bar

Skills

• Financial literacy
• Time management
• Multitasking
• Communication

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Diversity and inclusion valued
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Established in the early 1980s, this premier law firm has obtained many of the largest financial recoveries in the region and achieved corporate governance reforms that have set several precedents. The attorneys here specialize in consumer claims; corporate governance litigation, including claims for breach of fiduciary duty and proxy violations; securities class, derivative, and direct actions in federal and state courts; and violations of federal and state anti-discrimination laws and vindication of employee rights. They also deal with litigation related to accountants' liability, allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and negligence on behalf of institutions and individuals nationwide, and patent infringement.