Shareholder Activism Attorney

Illapa Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Illapa Search in New York seeks a Shareholder Activism Attorney to join its office, advising public companies, boards of directors, institutions, and other market participants on activist campaigns and governance matters.

You will handle high-stakes matters related to activism, governance, and strategic transactions, delivering clear guidance under tight deadlines and coordinating cross‑functional teams across complex disputes.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility.
• Experience with shareholder activism, corporate governance, M&A, or securities.
• Strong understanding of governance and activist campaigns.
• Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under significant time pressure and manage highly sensitive, fast-moving matters.

Skills

Shareholder activism

Corporate governance

M&A

Securities law

Education

Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility

Job description

A leading global law firm is seeking Shareholder Activism Attorney to join its New York office. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of high-stakes shareholder activism, corporate governance, and strategic transactions, advising public companies, boards of directors, institutional investors, and other market participants on complex and time-sensitive matters.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility for admission.
• Experience with shareholder activism, corporate governance, M&A, securities, or related corporate matters.
• Strong understanding of public company governance and the legal and strategic considerations surrounding activist campaigns.
• Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under significant time pressure and manage highly sensitive, fast-moving matters.

About the Firm

The firm is widely recognized for its sophisticated corporate practice and its work on complex, high-profile shareholder activism and governance matters. Attorneys advise public companies, boards, institutional investors, and other leading market participants on some of the most consequential corporate disputes and strategic situations in the market.