Senior Corporate M&A Attorney (Senior Associate / Counsel)

Pay: $238,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected business transactions practice where you'll lead sophisticated M&A deals from strategy through closing.
• Work directly with accomplished attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values mentorship and autonomy.
• Advise a diverse client base on complex corporate transactions, financings, restructurings, and growth initiatives.
• Enjoy meaningful client interaction, significant responsibility, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.
• Hybrid work flexibility with the opportunity to work alongside an experienced corporate team.
• Competitive compensation and bonus potential.

Location: Hybrid position based in Washington, DC. We also welcome highly qualified candidates outside the DMV area who are interested in a fully remote arrangement.

Note: Candidates must have 6 years of corporate M&A experience, be admitted to the DC Bar or eligible for prompt admission, and have prior law firm experience. A deal sheet and law school transcript are required with submission.

About Us

We are a collaborative, growth-focused law firm committed to helping businesses navigate complex transactions with practical, strategic legal counsel. Our attorneys work closely with clients on high-impact matters while enjoying a supportive culture that encourages professional development and long-term success. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead mergers and acquisitions transactions representing buyers and sellers from letter of intent through closing.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on purchase agreements, financing documents, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Coordinate due diligence, transaction management, and closing processes across multiple stakeholders.
• Counsel clients on business restructurings, asset and equity acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments, and commercial financing transactions.
• Advise clients on entity formation, corporate governance, LLC agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and executive compensation arrangements.
• Structure employee incentive and synthetic equity plans.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide strategic business counsel.
• Build strong client relationships while delivering exceptional legal service on sophisticated corporate matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active DC Bar admission or eligibility for prompt DC admission.
• 6 years of corporate M&A experience.
• Strong law firm background required.
• Significant experience leading sophisticated M&A transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents.
• Experience with corporate governance, entity structuring, and commercial transactions.
• Government contractor experience preferred.
• Outstanding negotiation, communication, analytical, and client management skills.
• Prior in-house experience is welcome if combined with meaningful law firm experience.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a collaborative team where your experience is valued, your work directly impacts sophisticated clients, and you'll have the opportunity to lead significant transactions while continuing to grow your practice. We foster an environment that encourages teamwork, professional development, and long-term career success while offering flexibility and meaningful responsibility.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance