Corporate Governance Mid-Level Associate

Profile

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.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306