Corporate/Finance Associate Attorney

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is seeking a
Corporate/Finance Associate Attorney . The ideal candidate must have excellent writing and research abilities and be passionate about helping individuals and businesses. This position is corporate transactional work with a real estate finance component. The position can be a hybrid work schedule with open office locations in Leesburg or Vienna, VA, but consolidating to Ashburn VA next year. DBL is a veteran-owned law firm with more than 65 outcome-focused attorneys advising and representing national and international legal matters.

Our firm offers a depth of knowledge without sacrificing the high touch service our clients demand. Our attorneys hail from the most respected law schools, “big law”, and a variety of diverse backgrounds. In addition to former military, government agency, and corporate experience, the partners at DBL average more than twenty years of high-level relevant legal experience. Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is recognized as prestigious leading law firm in the U.S. by
Chambers and Partners , a legal directory that ranks firms based on independent research.

Required Qualifications

Members of Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, or Virginia bar preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of Corporate Transactional experience.
Banking Loan experience a plus.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
The ideal candidate should have excellent legal writing skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate/Transactional:
Handle corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, entity formations, contract drafting and negotiation, and corporate governance- LLCs, corporations, partnerships
Manage entity formations, qualifications, and maintenance matters
Draft and review corporate documents, including operating agreements, bylaws, stockholder agreements, and board resolutions
Provide practical legal guidance to clients on corporate compliance and governance matters
Asset and stock purchase agreements (M&A transactions)
Entity structuring and restructuring - mergers, conversions, and dissolutions
Loan/Banking
: Preferred Experience or interest
Prior experience as a Title Attorney or Lenders Counsel
Commercial loan transactions - loan document review, lender requirements, and title insurance commitments
Deed of trust and mortgage transactions - preparation and review
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase agreements, leases, and closing documents
Conducting and clearing title searches, resolving title defects, liens, and encumbrances
Handling residential and commercial real estate closings end-to-end
Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, service agreements, and vendor agreements
LOI, NDA, SNDAs drafting and negotiating
Joint venture agreements and partnership structures
Loan agreements, promissory notes, and guaranty agreements
Assignment and assumption agreements & buy-sell agreements
Construction loan documentation and draw processes
UCC filings and lien searches
Reviewing and negotiating commitment letters and term sheets
Benefits:
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD)
401(K) plus matching
Unlimited PTO
Paid holidays
Mentorship from experienced attorneys
Reasonable hourly requirements for a healthy life balance
Salary $120-150k varies by experience
Quarterly performance bonus program
About Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig:
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Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates with diverse personal and professional backgrounds.

We also participate in E-Verify. The firm operates in a hybrid remote work environment. DBL offers a rewarding and balanced work environment that provides an opportunity to advance and grow professionally.