Corporate Governance Associate with Delaware Court of Chancery Experience

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Governance Associate with Delaware Court of Chancery clerkship experience to join their Philadelphia office. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in corporate governance and special committee practices, advising public companies, boards of directors, and significant stockholders on high-stakes matters.

Duties

• Advise boards, special committees, and management on corporate law issues, including fiduciary duties and conflicts of interest.
• Support governance advisory work on activism defense and proxy contests.
• Provide expertise on governance matters, including bylaw provisions and charter amendments.
• Draft transaction and governance documents, board materials, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research on corporate law issues and Court of Chancery developments.
• Assess litigation risk and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Assist on Court of Chancery litigation with technical and practice advice.
• Collaborate with partners across various practice groups for strategic advice.
• Contribute to thought leadership through client alerts and presentations.

Requirements

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials.
• Clerkship with the Delaware Court of Chancery.
• 2-4 years of experience, including clerkship, preferred.
• Deep knowledge of corporate law and Court of Chancery practice.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong client communication abilities.
• Ability to provide strategic, business-oriented advice on complex legal issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Admission to Delaware bar (or willingness to obtain); additional state bar admission a plus.

Education

• J.D. from a top-tier law school.

Certifications

• Admission to Delaware bar (or willingness to obtain).

Skills

• Deep knowledge of corporate law and Court of Chancery practice.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and client communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Benefits

• Opportunity to leverage Court of Chancery experience in a premier corporate law practice.
• Direct mentorship from nationally recognized corporate law experts.
• Exposure to sophisticated, board-level client matters.
• Platform to build a national profile through thought leadership.
• Collaborative environment with cross-practice opportunities.

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