Dechert LLP

Corporate Governance Mid-Level Associate

Dechert LLP • $260K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • J.D. from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials
  • 3-6 years of corporate law experience at a major law firm, preferably with Delaware corporate law
  • Preferred clerkship experience with the Delaware Court of Chancery
  • Strong knowledge of Delaware General Corporation Law and fiduciary duties
  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple matters independently
  • Effective client service orientation and strong business judgment

Responsibilities

  • Advise boards of directors and management on corporate law issues and fiduciary duties
  • Support special committees in conflict transactions like management buyouts
  • Assist clients with activism preparedness and governance audits
  • Advise on M&A transactions, including structuring and litigation risk
  • Research and advise on developments in corporate law
  • Draft board materials and legal opinions for clients
  • Collaborate with partners across practice groups to offer integrated client advice

Benefits

  • Direct mentorship from a nationally recognized corporate law expert
  • Exposure to high-stakes advisory and litigation matters
  • Opportunity to specialize in a high-demand area of corporate law
  • Engagement with sophisticated board-level clients, including public companies
  • Platform for building a national profile through thought leadership
  • Collaborative environment with opportunities across practices
  • Flexible office location options across major U.S. cities
Full Job Description
Dechert LLP seeks a talented mid-level associate (3-6 years) to join our growing Corporate Governance and Special Committee practice. 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise boards of directors, special committees, management, and significant stockholders on corporate law issues, including fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and process design for complex transactions and other matters involving litigation risk
  • Support special committee representations in conflict transactions, including going-private deals, management buyouts, and interested stockholder transactions
  • Assist clients with activism preparedness, including bylaw reviews, advance notice provision analysis, and governance audits
  • Advise on M&A transactions, including deal structuring, board process, disclosure obligations, and litigation risk management
  • Research and advise on cutting-edge corporate law developments and their implications for clients
  • Draft board materials, legal opinions, and client memoranda
  • Support Delaware Court of Chancery litigation matters
  • Collaborate with partners across Corporate & Securities, Financial Services, Litigation, and other practice groups to provide high-level, strategic advice on integrated client matters

We are looking for:
  • J.D. from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials
  • Clerkship with the Delaware Court of Chancery experience preferred but not required
  • 3-6 years of experience (including clerkship, if applicable) at a major law firm with significant Delaware corporate law exposure
  • Strong understanding of Delaware General Corporation Law, fiduciary duties, and Court of Chancery practice
  • Experience with Nevada corporate law will be given additional consideration
  • 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
  • Commitment to collaborative, team-based practice
  • Admission to California bar; Delaware or Nevada bar admission a plus but not required

What We Offer

  • Direct mentorship from nationally recognized corporate law expert and ability to work on matters with senior leadership of the firm
  • Sophisticated, high-stakes advisory and litigation matters involving cutting-edge corporate law developments
  • Opportunity to develop deep expertise in a high-demand specialty area
  • Exposure to sophisticated, board-level client matters with institutional investors, public companies, and private equity firms
  • Platform to build national profile through thought leadership and complex case work
  • Collaborative environment with cross-practice opportunities
  • Salary is $260,000+ commensurate with class year and experience.
  • Flexible office location (San Francisco, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, or other offices)

About Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP is a global law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers across 27 offices worldwide. The firm provides legal services in areas such as corporate and securities, complex litigation, finance and real estate, and financial services and asset management. Dechert has represented clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, energy, technology, and financial services. The firm has been recognized for its pro bono work and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Learn more about Dechert LLP
Size
2,700 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
Founded
1875
* Ladders Estimates

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