Corporate Governance Mid-Level Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by experts

Board-level exposure

Cross-practice collaboration

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Philadelphia seeks a talented mid-level associate to join its Corporate Governance and Special Committee practice. You will work on sophisticated board-level matters, fiduciary duties, and governance advisories.

You will advise boards and management on Delaware corporate law, participate in M&A matters, and support litigation risk management and governance audits for national and international clients.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years at a major law firm with Delaware corporate law exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Delaware General Corporation Law and fiduciary duties.
• Experience with Nevada corporate law is a plus.
• Experience with special committees or M&A matters preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters.
• Strong client service orientation and business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Advise boards of directors and management on corporate law issues.
• Support special committee representations in conflict transactions.
• Assist clients with activism preparedness and governance audits.
• Advise on M&A transactions and litigation risk management.
• Research and advise on corporate law developments.
• Draft board materials, opinions, and client memoranda.
• Support Delaware Court of Chancery litigation matters.
• Collaborate with partners across practice groups.

Skills

Delaware corporate law

Corporate governance

Legal research

M&A exposure

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented mid-level associate to join its Corporate Governance and Special Committee practice in Philadelphia, PA. 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.
• Draft board materials, legal opinions, and client memoranda.
• Support Delaware Court of Chancery litigation matters.
• Collaborate with partners across various practice groups.

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 or M&A matters preferred.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters.
• Strong client service orientation and business judgment.

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 analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment.

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from nationally recognized corporate law experts.
• Opportunity to work on high-stakes advisory and litigation matters.
• Exposure to board-level client matters with institutional investors.
• Platform to build a national profile through thought leadership.
• Collaborative environment with cross-practice opportunities.