Willcox Savage is seeking a Corporate Attorney (Associate or Junior Partner) to support a broad range of corporate matters. Ideally, either deep experience with commercial contracts or M&A transactions, or both. This role partners closely with our U.S. and international clients. This position can be based in either our Norfolk or McLean, Virginia, offices. Key Responsibilities- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements (e.g., customer and vendor agreements, NDAs, SaaS and licensing, services, procurement, and strategic partnerships).
- Provide practical, business-forward legal advice to cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Procurement, Product, Finance, Security, and Operations).
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and coordinating internal and external workstreams.
- Assist with corporate governance matters, entity management, and related filings and recordkeeping.
- Advise on issues arising from U.S. and international business operations, partnering with local counsel as needed.
- Help design and improve contract templates, playbooks, and contracting processes to support scale and risk management.
Qualifications- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Two or more years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with meaningful commercial contracting experience.
- Experience supporting M&A and other corporate transactions (e.g., 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.
Benefits - Competitive salary and bonus potential.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Compensation Range: The starting salary range for this position is $142,000 - $200,000 per year.
Willcox Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact our firm at 757-628-5500 and ask for Human Resources.
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