Commercial Litigation Associate – M&A & Governance

Ice Miller LLP; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 187,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career coaching

Mentorship culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP is seeking a business litigation associate with 3-6 years of experience to join our Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience with sophisticated business disputes involving corporate governance, ownership, fiduciary duties, and transactions.

The position supports cases arising from mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including related post-closing matters. Delaware experience is preferred, but offices are flexible.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of commercial or business litigation experience, including at least three years practicing in a law firm.
• Active law license, or eligibility to become admitted, in the jurisdiction of the office location.
• Experience with corporate governance, shareholder, partnership, LLC, fiduciary duty, ownership, or post-M&A disputes.
• Ability to read and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash-flow statements.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• First-chair deposition experience welcomed but not required.
• Excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Manage complex matters through all phases of litigation or arbitration, including case strategy, factual development, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and hearing or trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, briefs, dispositive motions, and other substantive filings
• Analyze corporate governance documents, transaction agreements, financial records, and other business materials to identify key factual, legal, and damages issues
• Lead written and fact discovery, coordinate document review and production, prepare witnesses, and take and defend depositions
• Work directly with clients, financial professionals, and experts to understand business objectives, assess risk, and translate complex corporate and financial issues into practical litigation strategies
• Prepare for and support trials and arbitrations, including developing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, drafting pre- and post-hearing submissions, and assisting with courtroom or hearing strategy
• Evaluate corporate transaction documents and develop strategies for disputes involving purchase agreements, earn-outs, indemnification claims, post-closing adjustments, representations and warranties, and related post-transaction matters

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Written advocacy

Depositions

Client communication

Job description

Ice Miller LLP is seeking a business litigation associate with 3-6 years of experience to join our Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience with sophisticated business disputes involving corporate governance, ownership, fiduciary duties, and transactions.

The position supports cases arising from mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including related post-closing matters. Delaware experience is preferred, but offices are flexible.