Mergers & Acquisitions: Shareholder Activism

Overview

Cooley LLP has opportunities available for attorneys with 4-7 years of experience with M&A and corporate governance work to join our M&A team with a focus on Shareholder Activism Defense. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public company M&A, with expertise in securities law, Delaware law, and corporate governance, coupled with hands-on experience advising public companies in shareholder activism and takeover defense.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior partners on high-stakes matters, develop client relationships, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our shareholder activism defense team.

• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
• 4-7 years of experience with M&A and corporate governance; experience advising public companies in shareholder activism and takeover defense.
• Expertise in securities law, Delaware law, and corporate governance.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $310,000-$420,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year.

We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Law Practice

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