Corporate Governance Mid-Level Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented mid-level associate to join its Corporate Governance and Special Committee practice in Philadelphia, PA. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, board-level matters involving fiduciary duties, special committees, activism defense, mergers and acquisitions, governance, and Delaware Court of Chancery litigation.

Duties

• Advise boards of directors, special committees, and management on corporate law issues.
• Support special committee representations in conflict transactions.
• Assist clients with activism preparedness and governance audits.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions transactions and litigation risk management.
• Research and advise on corporate law developments.
• Draft board materials, legal opinions, and client memoranda.
• Support Delaware Court of Chancery litigation matters.
• Collaborate with partners across various practice groups.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience at a major law firm with Delaware corporate law exposure.
• Strong understanding of Delaware General Corporation Law and fiduciary duties.
• Experience with Nevada corporate law is a plus.
• Experience with special committees or M&A matters preferred.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters.
• Strong client service orientation and business judgment.

Education

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admission to California bar; Delaware or Nevada bar admission a plus.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment.

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from nationally recognized corporate law experts.
• Opportunity to work on high-stakes advisory and litigation matters.
• Exposure to board-level client matters with institutional investors.
• Platform to build a national profile through thought leadership.
• Collaborative environment with cross-practice opportunities.

We are fond of this firm, who, through large scale mergers, have become a network of integrated offices that can handle clients in any major city. Although that growth has not yet translated into the full scale Fortune 500 multinational clientele, this law firm is content to be the well-priced big firm alternative. With a quirky and youthful approach to the law and firm management, this firm is not as concerned with the bottom line as it is being a novel law firm in which to work. With practice areas that run from international trade to individual tax, there are plenty of opportunities for like-minded attorneys.