Senior Transactional Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior transactional associate in Leesburg, VA. The candidate must be admitted to practice in Virginia and possess excellent writing and research skills. The role offers a hybrid work schedule following an initial in-office training period. The ideal candidate will be passionate about assisting individuals and businesses and capable of acting as local counsel in state and federal courts.

Duties

• Handle corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, entity formations, and contract negotiations.
• Manage entity formations, qualifications, and maintenance matters.
• Draft and review corporate documents such as operating agreements and bylaws.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate compliance and governance.
• Assist out-of-state lawyers with local court rules and procedures.
• Conduct complex legal research and analysis.
• Manage day-to-day case activities and collaborate on case strategies.
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Communicate and work with local counsel.

Requirements

• Member of the Virginia Bar.
• Minimum of two years of corporate transactional experience.
• Excellent legal writing skills.
• Comfortable with depositions, court appearances, and drafting pleadings.
• Familiarity with local practices of state and federal courts.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Virginia.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in managing deadlines and case management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD).
• Quarterly performance bonus program.
• 401(K) with matching.
• Unlimited PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys.
• Direct client interaction and courtroom experience from day one.
• Reasonable hourly requirements for a healthy life balance.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306