Shareholder Activism Associate

White & Case LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case LLP in the United States seeks an attorney focused on Shareholder Activism within the M&A/Corporate practice. You will advise public companies, hedge funds, private equity, and investment banks on mergers and acquisitions, takeover readiness and defense, shareholder activism, and general corporate matters.

Core duties include preparing nomination notices and proxy statements, drafting shareholder cooperation and merger agreements, and overseeing legal research and diligence for

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of United States securities laws (including the proxy rules).
• Direct experience with shareholder activism (defense/activism) preferred for mid-level candidates.
• Experience drafting and negotiating SPAs, APAs, merger agreements, LLC and/or partnership agreements, and other ancillary transaction documents is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nomination notices and proxy statements.
• Advise and lead drafting for shareholder cooperation agreements, share purchase/merger agreements, joint ventures, and investments for sophisticated clients in the public markets.
• Conduct and oversee legal research and due diligence.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Job description

Overview

• The role focuses on Shareholder Activism-related matters within the M&A/Corporate practice.
• Will advise public companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, and investment banks on mergers and acquisitions, takeover preparedness and defense, shareholder activism and defense, general corporate advisory work, and securities offerings.
• Core responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of nomination notices and proxy statements, advising and leading drafting efforts for shareholder cooperation agreements, share purchase/merger agreements, joint ventures, and investments for sophisticated clients in the public markets, and conducting and overseeing legal research and diligence.
• Candidates should possess basic knowledge of United States securities laws (including the proxy rules). Direct experience with shareholder activism (focused on defense and/or activism) is preferred for mid-level candidates. Experience drafting and negotiating SPAs, APAs, merger agreements, LLC and/or partnership agreements, and other ancillary transaction documents is highly desirable.
• Requires a highly focused, organized, and composed individual adept at thinking on their feet and adapting to changing circumstances in a demanding, fast-paced practice with tight deadlines and multiple workstreams. Expected to exercise sound legal and commercial judgment, identify issues early, and propose practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and project management skills are essential for effective negotiation and managing information flow between practice groups, clients, and stakeholders. A collaborative approach, ease interacting with diverse professionals, and a proactive, self-motivated attitude are also key.