Corporate Special Counsel

Job Title: Corporate Special Counsel

Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Overview: A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced transactional attorney to join its dynamic Corporate practice in Washington, DC. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, corporate governance matters, and other business transactions. This is a non-partnership track role, ideal for a skilled attorney seeking significant responsibility and the chance to collaborate in a supportive and professional team environment.

Duties:

• Manage and execute complex corporate transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing matters.
• Provide legal counsel on corporate governance and various business transaction matters.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop legal strategies and solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements and legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all corporate legal matters.
• Handle client communications and maintain strong client relationships.
• Maintain billing records and meet a reasonable billable hour target.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate law, particularly with mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of corporate legal matters, with a focus on business transactions and financing.
• Proven track record of managing complex legal matters with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated, with a strong commitment to professional development.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Must be a member in good standing with the DC Bar.

Skills:

• Strong legal writing, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Expertise in corporate law, with a specific focus on mergers & acquisitions and governance matters.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide clear, practical advice.
• Client management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Job Location: Washington, DC

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 10 firm-paid holidays annually.
• Access to on-site fitness facilities and wellness programs.
• Paid parental leave and subsidized backup child/elder care.

Based in Washington and Virginia, this national law firm with over 200 attorneys started in the early 1980s with the motive to provide attentive, innovative and first-rate advocacy grounded in legal, regulatory and public policy expertise and experience. Advertising, aviation, appellate, antitrust, corporate, communications, bankruptcy and financial restructuring, election law and government ethics, international trade, litigation, postal, privacy, public policy, insurance, health care, intellectual property, white collar defense & government investigations, employment & labor, environment safety and government contracts are the firm's specialty areas.