Corporate Governance Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm in New York, New York seeks an entrepreneurial Associate to join its Corporate Governance litigation practice. The role involves representing institutional investors to achieve governance reforms, increase market transparency, and hold wrongdoers accountable. The team has a strong track record of precedent-setting outcomes and seeks a proactive professional ready to take a meaningful role in complex cases.

Duties

• Represent investors in complex stockholder or commercial litigation matters.



• Work towards achieving governance reforms at public companies to protect shareholder rights.



• Address issues including unfair deals, self-dealing, executive compensation, and workplace harassment.



• Collaborate with senior lawyers on multiple complex cases, often opposing significantly larger firms.

Requirements

• Must have meaningful experience in prosecuting or defending complex stockholder or commercial litigation.



• Demonstrated experience with Delaware corporate law or breach of fiduciary duty litigation is required.



• Must possess basic financial literacy and a solid understanding of corporate capital structure and transactions.



• Must be prepared for a steep learning curve and engage in hands-on training.

Education

• JD required (2019-2025 graduates; slight deviation possible for exceptional candidates).

Certifications

• Admitted to the Delaware Bar is preferred, but candidates admitted elsewhere are considered.



• Service as a Delaware Chancery Court or Delaware Supreme Court judicial clerk is preferred.



• Experience with Chancery Court, merger, fiduciary duty, and/or appraisal litigation is preferred.

Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach and readiness to seize opportunities.



• Strong desire to represent investors rather than corporations.



• Excellent time management, multitasking, and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days work-from-home).



• Base salary range of $195,000-$320,000.



• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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