Commercial Litigation Associate-Corporate Governance, Ownership and Merger/Acquisition Disputes (Mid-Level)

Ice Miller•Indianapolis, IN

8d•$187,000 - $360,000

About The Position

Ice Miller is seeking a business litigation associate with 3-6 years of experience to join our Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience with sophisticated business disputes involving corporate governance, ownership, fiduciary duties, and transactions. Relevant experience may include disputes arising from mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including matters involving purchase agreements, earn-outs, indemnification claims, post-closing adjustments, representations and warranties, valuation issues, or related post-transaction claims. Familiarity with Delaware corporate law or Delaware courts is preferred, but this position can be located in any of the listed offices.

Requirements

3-6 years of commercial or business litigation experience, including at least three (3) years practicing in a law firm
Active law license, or eligibility to become admitted, in the jurisdiction of the office location
Experience with corporate governance, shareholder, partnership, LLC, fiduciary duty, ownership, or post-M&A disputes. Candidates need not have experience with every category of dispute listed
Ability to read and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash-flow statements, and to work effectively with financial records, valuation materials, and damages analyses
Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
Experience managing meaningful components of complex discovery and preparing for depositions; first-chair deposition experience is welcomed but not required
Excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, experts and opposing counsel
Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Delaware corporate law or Delaware courts is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage complex matters through all phases of litigation or arbitration, including case strategy, factual development, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and hearing or trial preparation
Draft pleadings, briefs, dispositive motions, and other substantive filings
Analyze corporate governance documents, transaction agreements, financial records, and other business materials to identify key factual, legal, and damages issues
Lead written and fact discovery, coordinate document review and production, prepare witnesses, and take and defend depositions
Work directly with clients, financial professionals, and experts to understand business objectives, assess risk, and translate complex corporate and financial issues into practical litigation strategies
Prepare for and support trials and arbitrations, including developing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, drafting pre- and post-hearing submissions, and assisting with courtroom or hearing strategy
Evaluate corporate transaction documents and develop strategies for disputes involving purchase agreements, earn-outs, indemnification claims, post-closing adjustments, representations and warranties, and related post-transaction matters