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Posted July 02, 2026

Corporate/Finance Associate Attorney

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig
Leesburg, VA Full Time
Compensation: $120,000 to $150,000 Annually
Reference: DunlapBennett&LudwigGfmiMCtWeD

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) 
  • Quarterly performance bonus program 
  • 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
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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