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Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig · 2 hours ago

Delaware Counsel

Wilimington, DE

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is a veteran-owned law firm seeking a motivated corporate and transactional associate admitted to practice in Delaware. The role involves handling corporate and transactional matters, providing legal guidance to clients, and acting as local counsel in Delaware courts.

ConsultingLegalReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Handle corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, entity formations, contract drafting and negotiation, and corporate governance

Manage Delaware entity formations, qualifications, and maintenance matters

Draft and review corporate documents, including operating agreements, bylaws, stockholder agreements, and board resolutions

Provide practical legal guidance to clients on corporate compliance and governance matters

Assist out-of-state lawyers by navigating complex local court rules, procedures, and judge-specific practices in Delaware courts

Supervise and conduct complex legal research and analysis

Capable of day-to-day case management

Collaborate in case strategy discussions

Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and documents

Take and defend depositions

Communicate and work with local counsel

Other duties and practice areas may be assigned by partners

Qualification

Delaware bar membershipCorporate Transactional experienceJuris Doctor (J.D.)Legal writing skillsCourt appearance experienceLocal court practices knowledgeDeposition skillsLegal research skillsCase management skills

Required

Member of the Delaware bar

Minimum of two (2) years of Corporate Transactional experience

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

The ideal candidate should have excellent legal writing skills and be comfortable taking and defending depositions, appearing in court, arguing motions, drafting pleadings, and managing deadlines, and would be familiar with the local practices of the state and federal courts in Wilmington

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD)

Quarterly performance bonus program

401(K) plus matching

Unlimited PTO

10 paid holidays annually

Mentorship from experienced attorneys

Direct client interaction and courtroom experience from day one

Reasonable hourly requirements for a healthy life balance

Remote Position

Company

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is a veteran-owned global law firm with outcome-focused attorneys advising and representing clients in intellectual property, government contracts, regulatory, and business transactions and disputes, with more than 70 lawyers in six states and two countries.

Founded in 2001

Vienna, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees