Corporate - General Attorney / Corporate - M&A Attorney in Washington, DC

In-House

Washington, DC

Corporate - General Attorney / Corporate - M&A Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Assistant General Counsel – Transactional and Commercial

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant General Counsel – Transactional and Commercial is instrumental in structuring, negotiating, and executing a variety of corporate transactions, particularly focusing on business development, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and strategic transactions. The key responsibilities include:

- Providing legal advice on business development, joint ventures, partnerships, strategic transactions, and commercial agreements.
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing term sheets, letters of intent (LOIs), purchase agreements, partnership and joint venture agreements, investment agreements, and related transaction documents.
- Conducting and overseeing due diligence processes to identify key legal risks and opportunities.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including business development, corporate development, finance and tax, and compliance to assess deal feasibility and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Managing regulatory filings, compliance requirements, and post-closing integration activities.
- Supporting capital-raising activities, including private equity, venture capital investments, debt financing, and securities offerings.
- Providing legal guidance on corporate structuring, shareholder agreements, and investment agreements.
- Advising on equity and debt financing transactions, including convertible notes, preferred stock issuances, and credit facilities.
- Working closely with business development, finance, and operations teams to drive deal execution.
- Managing relationships with external legal counsel, investment bankers, and consultants.
- Providing strategic legal counsel to senior executives on deal structuring and corporate growth opportunities.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Assistant General Counsel – Transactional and Commercial position must possess:

- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in a state bar.
- At least 7 years of experience in M&A, corporate transactions, and deal structuring, either at a top law firm or within an in-house legal department.
- Strong expertise in structuring and negotiating complex transactions and commercial contracts.
- Proven experience in handling complex business development, joint venture, and strategic transactions.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple high-profile transactions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks and commercial objectives.
- Legal right to work in the .

Salary Information:
The base salary for the Assistant General Counsel – Transactional and Commercial position at the company is expected to range from $218,000 to $249,500. This range depends on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, the role may be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.

The company is committed to providing a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. It is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The requirements and duties described in this job description may be modified or waived by the company at its sole discretion without notice.