Transactional Business Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental insurance

PTO

401K

Breakfast/Lunch provided daily

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Transactional Business Attorney for a full-time, on-site role in Annapolis, MD. The attorney will oversee a team and contribute to growing the firm's transactional practice.

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts; advising on business terms and risk; leading due diligence for M&A; and mentoring junior attorneys and paralegals. This is a leadership-focused position for a driven attorney with strong negotiation and governance

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of corporate and transactional law experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor agreements and NDAs.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks and business terms related to transactions.
• Lead M&A activities, including due diligence and deal structuring.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as finance and operations.
• Manage and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Develop strategies to grow the business transactional practice.
• Coordinate with external counsel for specialized legal matters.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations impacting the business.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Contract law

Corporate governance

M&A

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Transactional Business Attorney for a full-time, on-site position in Annapolis, MD. This role offers a leadership opportunity for a driven attorney to oversee a team and contribute to the growth of the firm's transactional practice.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor agreements and NDAs.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks and business terms related to transactions.
• Lead M&A activities, including due diligence and deal structuring.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as finance and operations.
• Manage and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Develop strategies to grow the business transactional practice.
• Coordinate with external counsel for specialized legal matters.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations impacting the business.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate and transactional law.
• Expertise in contract law, business transactions, and corporate governance.
• Previous management or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and interest in growing a practice area.
• Business acumen and ability to provide pragmatic legal solutions.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Health/Dental insurance
• PTO
• 401K
• Breakfast/Lunch provided daily