Senior Associate

Job Overview

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is looking for a senior‑level transactional associate who is admitted to practice in Virginia. The ideal candidate must have excellent writing and research abilities, be passionate about helping individuals and businesses, and should perdida local counsel experience in state and federal courts as a strong plus.

Work schedule:

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

DBL is a veteran‑owned law firm with more than 70 attorneys advising on national and international legal matters. The firm offers depth of knowledge without sacrificing high‑touch service and is recognized as a prestigious leading law firm by Chambers and Partners.

• Member of the Virginia Bar
• Minimum of two (2) years of corporate transactional experience
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Excellent legal writing skills and familiarity with state and Ditic court practices; ability to take and defend depositions, argue motions, draft pleadings, and manage deadlines

• Handle corporate and transactional matters, including mergers & acquisitions, entity formations, contract drafting and negotiation, and corporate governance
• Manage entity formations, qualifications, and maintenance matters
• Draft and review corporate documents such as operating agreements, bylaws, stockholder agreements, and board resolutions
• Provide practical legal guidance on corporate compliance and governance matters

• 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
• 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

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD)
• Quarterly performance bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Unlimited PTO
• 10 paid holidaysেছি annually
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys
• Direct client interaction and courtroom experience from day one
• Reasonable hourly requirements for a healthy work‑life balance

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds. We participate in E‑Verify and operate in a hybrid remote work environment, offering a rewarding and balanced work environment withześnie opportunities to advance and grow professionally.