Senior Associate

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is seeking a senior level transactional associate admitted to practice in Virginia. The ideal candidate must have excellent writing and research abilities and be passionate about helping individuals and businesses. Ability to act as local counsel in the state and federal courts is a strong plus.

The position can be a hybrid work schedule after an initial, full time training period in the office. Open office locations in Richmond, Leesburg, or Vienna, VA.

DBL is a veteran-owned law firm with more than 70 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 client’s 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 Bennet & 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:

• Member of the Virginia Bar.

• Minimum of two (2) years of Corporate Transactional experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• The ideal candidate should have excellent legal writing skills and be comfortable taking and defending depositions, appearing in court, arguing motions, drafting pleadings, and managing deadlines, and would be familiar with the local practices of the state and federal courts.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate/Transactional: 

• Handle corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, entity formations, contract drafting and negotiation, and corporate governance.

• 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.

Local Counsel:

• Assist out-of-state lawyers by navigating complex local court rules, procedures, and judge-specific practices in courts.

• Supervise and conduct complex legal research and analysis.

• Capable of day-to-day case management.

• Collaborate in case strategy discussions.

• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and documents.

• Take and defend depositions.

• Communicate and work with local counsel.

• Other duties and practice areas may be assigned by partners

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD)

• Quarterly performance bonus program

• 401(K) plus matching

• Unlimited PTO

• 10 paid holidays annually

• Mentorship from experienced attorneys

• Direct client interaction and courtroom experience from day one

• Reasonable hourly requirements for a healthy life balance

About Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig:
​  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.

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