Corporate Governance Mid-Level Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented mid-level associate to join their Corporate Governance and Special Committee practice in New York, NY. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, board-level matters involving fiduciary duties, special committees, activism defense, M&A, 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 M&A transactions, including deal structuring 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.

Requirements

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

Certifications

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

Skills

• Strong understanding of Delaware General Corporation Law.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters.
• 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 private equity firms.
• Collaborative environment with cross-practice opportunities.

A recent merger has put this firm on the map on a global scale, although the firm's reputation is rather regional. Very much substance over form, this firm boasts international clientele and a sizable New York office without much fanfare of notoriety. We like this firm because, with a the headquarters in a smaller legal market, the philosophy of the firm is more lifestyle oriented than some of the large New York firms. Although associates won't get as many oohs and ahs after pulling out their business card, the sophistication of work and glamour factor with the international clientele competes with some of the big New York shops. For associates willing to forgo a bit in salary, the more than adequate New York office is the best of both worlds in terms of work and lifestyle.