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Hours Full-time
Location Wilmington, Delaware

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Job Description
Corporate Associate – Delaware (Hybrid)
Direct Counsel is representing an Amlaw 100 firm.

An Amlaw 100 firm is seeking a Corporate Associate with 2–5 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group in Delaware. This is a hybrid position offering the opportunity to work at the intersection of high-level transactional work and Delaware’s influential corporate legal landscape.

About the Practice:

This Corporate & Securities group is known for guiding clients through complex matters with a focus on:

  • Mergers and acquisitions

  • Public offerings and private placements

  • Joint ventures and fund transactions

  • Debt and equity financings

  • Corporate governance and fiduciary duty issues

Attorneys on this team work with corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, leveraging Delaware’s unique legal framework to help clients achieve their strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise clients on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and transactional matters

  • Draft and negotiate a range of corporate agreements and deal documents

  • Support complex M&A, fund formation, and financing transactions

  • Provide analysis and counsel on Delaware corporate and alternative entity law

Qualifications:
  • 2–5 years of corporate transactional experience with a focus on Delaware entities

  • Familiarity with Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) and Delaware alternative entity statutes

  • Experience with M&A, financing, fund transactions, and joint ventures

  • Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Prior large firm or well-regarded corporate practice experience preferred

  • Must be licensed in Delaware

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary range: $210,000 – $260,000/year, based on experience and qualifications

  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and additional voluntary benefit options

If you're looking to take the next step in your corporate law career in one of the nation's most influential legal jurisdictions, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a globally respected practice.


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Posting ID: 1252119603 Posted: 2026-06-24 Job Title: Corporate Associate