Corporate Governance Mid-Level Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

High-stakes work exposure

Board-level governance experience

Cross-practice collaboration

Career development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a talented mid-level associate for a Corporate Governance and Special Committee practice in Washington, DC. You will work on sophisticated, board-level matters involving fiduciary duties, special committees, activism defense, M&A, governance, and Delaware Court of Chancery litigation.

The role emphasizes client-focused advisory work, independent case management, and cross-practice collaboration, with mentorship from nationally recognized experts in the field.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise boards of directors, special committees, and significant stockholders on corporate law issues.
• Support special committee representations in conflict transactions.
• Assist clients with activism preparedness and governance audits.
• Advise on M&A transactions, including deal structuring 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 practice groups for strategic advice.

Skills

Delaware General Corporation Law

Legal research

Legal writing

Independent work

Client service

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented mid-level associate to join their Corporate Governance and Special Committee practice in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, board-level matters involving fiduciary duties, special committees, activism defense, M&A, governance, and Delaware Court of Chancery litigation.

Duties

• Advise boards of directors, special committees, and significant stockholders on corporate law issues.
• Support special committee representations in conflict transactions.
• Assist clients with activism preparedness and governance audits.
• Advise on M&A transactions, including deal structuring 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.

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.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong client service orientation.

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from nationally recognized corporate law experts.
• Opportunity to work on high-stakes advisory and litigation matters.
• Develop expertise in a high-demand specialty area.
• Exposure to board-level client matters with institutional investors.
• Collaborative environment with cross-practice opportunities.