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Description

A nationally recognized law firm focused on corporate governance, shareholder rights, and securities litigation is seeking to expand its litigation practice. The firm represents institutional investors, including public pension funds, banks, asset managers, and insurance companies, in high-stakes matters involving corporate misconduct and governance reform. For decades, the firm has been at the forefront of precedent-setting litigation that has driven market transparency, strengthened shareholder protections, and improved corporate business practices. The practice is consistently recognized for delivering exceptional results in complex, high-impact matters and for its commitment to integrity and excellence.

The firm is seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial Associate to join its Corporate Governance Litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to represent investors in complex litigation designed to hold corporate wrongdoers accountable and achieve meaningful governance reforms at public companies.

Interested candidates who want to be considered immediately should reach out to Kevin Ross at Robert Half in Phi

Requirements

• Represent institutional investors in complex corporate governance and fiduciary duty litigation

• Take an active role in multiple sophisticated matters, often working opposite significantly more senior counsel

• Contribute to precedent-setting cases involving mergers, self-dealing, executive compensation, and shareholder rights

• Perform financial and legal analysis to support litigation strategy

• Thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced, and intellectually demanding environment

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required; preferred graduation years 2018–2022 (flexibility for exceptional candidates)

• Admission to the Delaware Bar preferred; New York Bar admission also considered

• Meaningful experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Complex stockholder or commercial litigation

• Delaware corporate law or breach of fiduciary duty litigation

• Delaware Chancery Court or Delaware Supreme Court judicial clerkship strongly preferred

• Experience with Chancery Court, merger, fiduciary duty, and/or appraisal litigation is a plus

• Strong financial literacy required

• Ability to manage a steep learning curve with initiative and independence

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, ownership-driven approach

• Desire to represent investors rather than corporations

• Excellent time management, multitasking, and communication skills

Work Environment & Compensation

• Full-time, exempt position based in Wilmington, DE

• Hybrid schedule: three days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required) and two days remote

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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