Corporate Attorney (Mid-to-Senior Associate or Junior Partner)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Attorney (Mid-to-Senior Associate or Junior Partner) in Norfolk, VA, to support a broad range of corporate matters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, or both, and will work closely with U.S. and international clients.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including customer and vendor agreements, NDAs, SaaS and licensing, services, procurement, and strategic partnerships.
• Provide practical legal advice to cross-functional teams such as Sales, Procurement, Product, Finance, Security, and Operations.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and coordinating workstreams.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, entity management, and related filings and recordkeeping.
• Advise on issues arising from U.S. and international business operations, collaborating with local counsel as needed.
• Help design and improve contract templates, playbooks, and contracting processes to support scale and risk management.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Four or more years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, with significant commercial contracting experience.
• Experience supporting M&A and other corporate transactions, including diligence, drafting, negotiating, and coordinating closing workstreams.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Experience with technology, licensing, privacy, data security, and/or product counseling.
• Sound judgment, strong ownership mindset, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented approach; comfortable partnering cross-functionally and with outside counsel.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Experience with technology, licensing, privacy, and data security.
• Sound judgment and strong ownership mindset.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

This large, full-service law firm has two offices in Virginia that serve clients in local, regional, national and international matters. The firm has extensive experience in the areas of Corporate law, Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Environmental law, International Business, Labor and Employment law, Litigation, Public Finance, Real Estate, Taxation, Trust and Estate Planning and Administration and Internet related issues. The firms lawyers consistently distinguish themselves as aggressive litigators and highly skilled business attorneys. Associates will have the opportunity for a sophisticated legal practice within an environment that promotes professional development and a commitment to community. Prepare to be challenged and granted early client contact.