Transactional Business Attorney

Frost Law Firm Business Law Attorneys MD, DC, VA & FL; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental insurance

PTO

401K

Breakfast/Lunch provided daily

Job summary

Frost Law, a growing Annapolis-based firm, seeks an experienced attorney to lead and expand its business transactional practice. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise clients, and drive growth while mentoring junior attorneys and paralegals.

This role requires a JD, active bar status, and 5+ years in corporate/transactional law, with strong negotiation and business acumen. Opportunity to shape the department’s future within a renowned national practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with active bar admission.
• 5+ years of corporate and transactional law experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house team.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage junior attorneys and staff.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in growing a practice area within an established firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts and deals.
• Advise stakeholders on risks and business terms in corporate transactions.
• Lead and support M&A activities including due diligence and deal structuring.
• Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and HR teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Autonomy

Business acumen

Education

JD degree

Job description

Frost Law, we are a growing Annapolis-based law firm with more than 35 attorneys, nationally recognized for our work in tax, estate, bankruptcy, and business law. We are expanding our business transactional practice and are excited to offer a leadership opportunity for a driven and experienced attorney. This role is ideal for a business-minded legal professional who is not only adept at transactional work but also eager to grow a team and shape the department’s future.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, licensing deals, and partnership contracts.
• Advise internal stakeholders and clients on legal risks and business terms related to corporate transactions.
• Lead and support M&A activities including due diligence, deal structuring, and post-closing integration.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and human resources.
• Manage, mentor, and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals within the transactional group.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow the business transactional practice.
• Manage and coordinate with external counsel as needed for specialized legal matters.
• Monitor and advise on changes in relevant laws and regulations that may impact the business and clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate and transactional law, preferably in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Proven expertise in contract law, business transactions, and corporate governance.
• Previous management or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and interest in growing a practice area within an established firm.
• Business acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic legal solutions.

Benefits

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