Corporate Associate Attorney

Solomon Page; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page is assisting a client in locating a corporate attorney with 4–5 years of experience and substantial M&A background to advise on transactions and ongoing outside general counsel matters. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements, due diligence, and corporate matters for private equity-backed portfolios.

The successful candidate will support buy-side and sell-side processes, assist in entity formation, equity issuances, capitalization, and governance, and

Qualifications

• JD and active Virginia and/or California bar membership.
• 4–5 years of corporate and transactional experience, including substantial M&A work.
• Ability to draft and negotiate acquisition agreements with limited supervision.
• Strong writing, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Private equity, technology, software, healthcare, or growth-stage company experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements, disclosure schedules, and related documents.
• Manage buy-side and sell-side due diligence, closings, and post-closing deliverables.
• Advise on entity formation, equity issuances, capitalization, equity compensation, and corporate governance.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, and vendor agreements.
• Provide practical, responsive advice to outside general counsel clients and collaborate across practice groups.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactions

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Strong writing

Client management

Growth-stage/PE experience (preferred)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) with VA/CA bar admission

Job description

Our client seeks a corporate attorney with at least 4–5 years of experience and substantial M&A experience. The firm advises businesses, including private equity-backed portfolio companies, on transactions and ongoing outside general counsel matters.

• Salary: $140k

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements, disclosure schedules, and related documents.
• Manage buy-side and sell-side due diligence, closings, and post-closing deliverables.
• Advise on entity formation, equity issuances, capitalization, equity compensation, and corporate governance.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, and vendor agreements.
• Provide practical, responsive advice to outside general counsel clients and collaborate across practice groups.

Required Qualifications

• JD and active Virginia and/or California bar membership in good standing.
• At least 4–5 years of corporate and transactional experience, including substantial M&A work.
• Ability to draft and negotiate acquisition agreements with limited supervision.
• Strong writing, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Private equity, technology, software, healthcare, or growth-stage company experience preferred.

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About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.