Managing Attorney - Business Transactions

We are currently searching for an accomplished attorney with experience in mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, venture capital, or related business transactions. A nationally-recognized law firm serving government contractors and commercial businesses is seeking a senior attorney to lead their Business & Transactions practice group for their office in Washingtn DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and a minimum of 8 years of experience with sophisticated transactional work. The candidate hired will be trusted to guide our clients throughout the business cycle, collaborating with other senior attorneys on complex business transactions while managing a team of emerging associates. This is a great opportunity for a corporate attorney looking to further their career with a highly respected law firm.

Qualifications & Skills:

8 or more years of experience leading mergers & acquisitions transactions, drafting and negotiating purchase/sale agreements, financing agreements, and coordinating due diligence and closings

Experience with entity formation and structuring, limited liability company agreements, shareholders agreements, partnership agreements, employee incentive plans, and commercial lending transactions

Detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities, delegate efficiently, and meet deadlines

Exceptional client communication and guidance throughout mergers and acquisitions, start-ups, and venture capital projects

M&A and Corporate experience with government contractors and managing teams of in-house and outside counsel is preferred

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice in or eligible for prompt admission into the District of Columbia

Benefits:

Work with a wide array of clients from small organizations to government contractors and large enterprises on sophisticated business transactions

Friendly, collaborative office environment

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, supplemented with generous performance-based bonuses

Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive health and medical benefits package

Vacation and paid holidays

401(k) retirement plans

*We will also consider exceptional candidates outside the tri-state area, working a fully remote schedule.

To apply, submit your resume in confidence or connect directly with Jordan at for more details about this opportunity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.