Corporate Attorney

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

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Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 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

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