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Corporate Attorney

Jobot

West McLean, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$180,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Attorney, Bar Membership, Business Growth, Business Law, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Due Diligence, Financial Transactions, Government Contracts, Intellectual Property (IP), Investment Capital, Legal, Litigation, Mentoring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Post Closing, Project/Program Management, Software Licenses, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
West McLean, VA
POSTED
4 days ago
Corporate Transactions + M&A + Capital Raises 2–6 Years Experience + Direct Client Contact + Hybrid Flexibility + Outstanding Work/Life Balance

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Salary: $125,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established and highly respected law firm serving businesses throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area and clients nationwide. Our attorneys are trusted advisors to companies ranging from emerging businesses to established organizations, providing practical legal guidance across a broad range of corporate and business matters.

Our collaborative culture sets us apart. Rather than working in isolated practice groups, our attorneys regularly partner across corporate, employment, government contracts, intellectual property, and litigation matters to deliver comprehensive legal solutions. We believe in investing in our attorneys' professional growth while maintaining an environment that genuinely values teamwork, mentorship, and work-life balance.

Why join us?
  • Work on sophisticated M&A and corporate transactions from start to finish.
  • Enjoy meaningful client interaction and significant responsibility early in your career.
  • Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple business law disciplines.
  • Expand your practice beyond corporate law into government contracts, IP, employment, and commercial matters.
  • Hybrid work flexibility.
  • Supportive, collegial culture with strong attorney mentorship.
  • Excellent work-life balance without sacrificing sophisticated legal work.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Long-term career growth within an established and growing practice.


Job Details

Our client, a respected and growing business law firm in Northern Virginia, is seeking a Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney to join its expanding corporate practice.

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with business clients on sophisticated corporate transactions while collaborating with experienced attorneys in a supportive, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate enjoys handling a variety of business matters and wants meaningful client exposure while continuing to develop their transactional practice.

Responsibilities:
  • Represent clients in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and other complex business transactions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, commercial contracts, and other transactional documents.
  • Lead and coordinate legal due diligence for acquisitions and corporate transactions.
  • Manage transaction closings from initial planning through post-closing activities.
  • Advise clients on corporate governance and general business law matters.
  • Support capital raises, financing transactions, and entity formation matters.
  • Handle software licensing, technology transactions, and intellectual property agreements.
  • Assist clients with government contracting and employment-related transactional matters.
  • Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
  • Maintain direct client communication while delivering high-quality legal work in a timely manner.

Qualifications:
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Corporate transactional or M&A experience.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating transactional agreements.
  • Strong due diligence and closing management experience.
  • Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong client service orientation.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
  • Active Virginia Bar membership or eligibility for admission.

Compensation:
  • Salary: $125,000–$175,000, depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid work flexibility.
  • Excellent work-life balance.
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.


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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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About the Company

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Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com

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