Corporate Governance Mid-Level Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented mid-level associate to join their Corporate Governance and Special Committee practice in Philadelphia. 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, including fiduciary duties and conflicts of interest.
• Support special committee representations in conflict transactions, such as going-private deals and management buyouts.
• Assist clients with activism preparedness, including bylaw reviews and governance audits.
• Advise on M&A transactions, including deal structuring and litigation risk management.
• Research and advise on corporate law developments and their implications for clients.
• Draft board materials, legal opinions, and client memoranda.
• Support Delaware Court of Chancery litigation matters.
• Collaborate with partners across various practice groups to provide strategic advice.

Requirements

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 3-6 years of experience at a major law firm with significant 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 and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong client service orientation.

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from nationally recognized corporate law experts.
• 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.
• Flexible office location in Philadelphia.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306