Our Wilmington, DE office has an immediate need of a mid-level litigation associate with three to five years of experience to join our strong Corporate Governance Litigation and Delaware Chancery practice. In addition to victories in the court room, our attorneys are recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers for their excellent work. The practice focuses on entity litigation, commonly seeking injunctive and other relief for claims involving breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder disputes, advancement and indemnification claims, M&A and other governance issues. The practice also addresses complex litigation matters before Delaware state and federal courts in response to our clients’ needs. The candidate should have strong legal research and writing skills and, preferably, experience litigating corporate and commercial matters. The candidate must be able to work independently and in collaboration with teammates at all levels. Excellent academic credentials and writing and communication skills are required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, sophisticated litigation practice and work in a dynamic, expanding and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits and resources of a national law firm. Admission to the Delaware bar is preferred. Ballard Spahr LLP is a more than 600 lawyer firm with 15 offices across the U.S. and is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This Job Description describes the general content and requirements for the position. It is not an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements of the job; they may change from time to time and are dictated by the needs of the firm and the managers to whom the employee will report. Employment is at will. Ballard Spahr may change the functions and responsibilities of the position at any time, and it may reassign the employee to another department in its sole discretion.