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 San Francisco. 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 and implications.
• Draft board materials, legal opinions, and client memoranda.
• Support Delaware Court of Chancery litigation matters.
• Collaborate with partners across various practice groups for strategic advice.

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, conflict transactions, or M&A matters preferred.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong client service orientation and business judgment.
• Admission to California bar; Delaware or Nevada bar admission a plus.

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 understanding of Delaware General Corporation Law and fiduciary duties.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong client service orientation and business judgment.

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from nationally recognized corporate law expert.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes advisory and litigation matters.
• Exposure to board-level client matters with institutional investors and public companies.
• Collaborative environment with cross-practice opportunities.
• Flexible office location options.

This multipractice, international firm has more than 700 lawyers across 11 U.S. and European offices. It offers services in more than 30 practice areas and industry concentrations. The San Francisco office is one of the smaller offices, but it is growing and very important to the success of the entire firm. Compensation and billable hours requirements are on a level with other firms of this size.