Corporate Attorney (Associate or Junior Partner)
Willcox Savage•Norfolk, VA
•$145,000 - $200,000•Onsite
About The Position
Willcox Savage is seeking a Corporate Attorney (Associate or Junior Partner) to support a broad range of corporate matters. This role requires deep experience with commercial contracts and/or M&A transactions and involves partnering closely with U.S. and international clients. The position is based in the Norfolk, Virginia office.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Three 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.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
