Corporate Attorney

Jobot; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus program

Mentorship and collaboration

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Corporate/Transactional Attorney licensed in Maryland to join our team in the Washington, DC metro area. The role focuses on sophisticated transactional and advisory matters for privately held companies and business clients.

The attorney will draft and negotiate agreements, provide practical legal advice, and collaborate with experienced colleagues while enjoying a supportive firm culture and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Maryland.
• Virginia and/or DC admission is a plus.
• Experience handling corporate transactions and general business law matters.
• Experience drafting sophisticated commercial contracts.
• Employment law experience, including employment agreements and workplace policies, is highly desirable.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of business and commercial agreements.
• Counsel clients on general corporate and business law matters.
• Structure and negotiate stock and asset purchase transactions.
• Prepare shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and corporate governance documents.
• Draft and negotiate commercial service, supplier, and vendor agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Draft employment agreements and employment-related policies.
• Partner directly with business owners and executives to provide practical legal advice.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic recommendations.
• Manage multiple client matters while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work / collaboration

Corporate transactions

Commercial contracts

Employment law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Maryland

Virginia and/or DC admission is a plus

Job description

Corporate/Transactional Attorney (Maryland Licensed) + $$$ + Bonus Opportunity + Collaborative Firm Culture + Incentive Bonus + Low Billable Hour Target + Excellent Benefits

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Anne-Laure McGrory

Salary: $120,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a well-established, highly respected law firm serving businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Our attorneys are known for delivering practical, strategic legal counsel while building long-term relationships with clients across a broad range of industries.

Our Corporate & Business Law practice advises clients through every stage of the business lifecycle—from entity formation and governance to complex commercial transactions and day-to-day legal counseling. We foster a collaborative environment where attorneys enjoy meaningful client interaction, sophisticated work, and the opportunity to continue growing their practice alongside experienced colleagues.

Why join us

• Competitive compensation plus achievable bonus program
• Sophisticated corporate and transactional practice
• Opportunity to work directly with business owners and executives
• Broad variety of corporate, commercial, and employment matters
• Supportive, collegial team with strong mentorship
• High level of attorney autonomy and client responsibility
• Established and respected regional law firm
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, STD and LTD
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and partnership potential

Job Details

We are seeking a talented Corporate & Business Attorney to join our growing Corporate & Business Law practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business owners, executives, and privately held companies on a wide variety of sophisticated transactional and advisory matters.

The ideal candidate enjoys serving as a trusted legal advisor, has strong drafting and negotiation skills, and is comfortable managing multiple matters independently while collaborating with experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of business and commercial agreements
• Counsel clients on general corporate and business law matters
• Structure and negotiate stock and asset purchase transactions
• Prepare shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and corporate governance documents
• Draft and negotiate commercial service, supplier, and vendor agreements
• Advise clients on corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Draft employment agreements and employment-related policies
• Partner directly with business owners and executives to provide practical legal advice
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic recommendations
• Manage multiple client matters while meeting deadlines

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Maryland
• Virginia and/or DC admission is a plus
• Experience handling corporate transactions and general business law matters
• Experience drafting sophisticated commercial contracts
• Employment law experience, including employment agreements and workplace policies, is highly desirable
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with colleagues

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Long-term professional growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

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