Corporate Attorney

Jobot; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Mentorship & professional development

Job summary

Jobot in Northern Virginia seeks a Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney to manage sophisticated business matters. You will work directly with business clients on deals and collaborate with senior attorneys in a supportive, team-driven culture.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of corporate transactional or M&A experience and a focus on practical legal guidance, with hybrid work flexibility and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate transactions or M&A with drafting/negotiating transactional documents.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills; strong communication abilities.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.

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 due diligence for acquisitions and corporate transactions.
• Manage transaction closings from planning to post-closing activities.
• Advise clients on corporate governance and general business law matters.
• Support capital raises, financing, and entity formation matters.
• Handle software licensing, technology transactions, and IP agreements.
• Assist clients with government contracting and employment-related transactional matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions.
• Maintain direct client communication and deliver high-quality work on time.

Skills

Due diligence & closing management

Legal writing & communication

Multitasking & project management

Team collaboration

Client service orientation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Virginia Bar membership or eligibility

Job description

Job details

Corporate Transactions + M&A + Capital Raises 2-6 Years Experience + Direct Client Contact + Hybrid Flexibility + Outstanding Work/Life Balance

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.