Corporate Associate

Jobot; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Corporate/M&A Associate for our DC-metro (DMV) offices. This role focuses on middle-market M&A transactions, with ownership from diligence through closing, and the ability to run workstreams with limited oversight.

We are a well-established, full-service firm with a multi-office presence and a collaborative practice spanning more than 30 areas of law. Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of M&A experience (general corporate experience is a plus) and admission to a DC,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of M&A experience; general corporate experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting middle-market deals.
• Admission to a DC, Maryland, or Virginia bar and good standing.

Responsibilities

• Support middle-market M&A transactions from diligence through closing
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents and handle general corporate matters
• Take responsibility for associate-level work and run workstreams with limited oversight

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate experience

Deal ownership

Education

Bar admission (DC/MD/VA)

Job description

Corporate/M&A Associate - DMV

Salary: $130,000 - $175,000 per year

Our firm is seeking a Corporate/M&A Associate with 3-5 years of experience for our DC-metro (DMV) offices. This is a strong fit for a deal-focused associate ready to take real ownership of transactions.

What You'll Do:

• Support middle-market M&A transactions from diligence through closing
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents and handle general corporate matters
• Take responsibility for associate-level work and run workstreams with limited oversight

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of M&A experience; general corporate experience is a plus
• Experience supporting middle-market deals
• Admission to a DC, Maryland, or Virginia bar (as applicable) and good standing

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, full-service firm with a multi-office presence and a broad, collaborative practice spanning more than 30 areas of law. We serve as trusted counsel to businesses, families, and individuals across a wide range of industries, pairing the depth and resources of a larger firm with the responsiveness and entrepreneurial mindset of a boutique.

Why join us?

We're built for attorneys who want to grow a practice, not just bill hours. Our dedicated onboarding and integration team - spanning marketing, business development, IT, risk management, and client-matter support - is designed to make a lateral move as seamless as possible for you and your clients. Collaborative culture, genuine cross-practice referrals, and a firm that invests in your book are the norm here.

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