Corporate Attorney Jobs in District of Columbia

A Corporate Attorney, also known as a Corporate Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry. They protect corporations from legal disputes by handling the legal, contractual, and business aspects. They represent corporations in court, negotiate and draft contracts, handle legal documents, conduct legal research, and provide advice on legal rights and obligations. They also guide corporations on issues related to patents, property interests, contracts, government regulations, and employment law. Their work is instrumental in ensuring that businesses operate within the confines of the law.

Important skills for a Corporate Attorney include strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and an in-depth understanding of corporate law. They should also have good problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a high level of attention to detail. A law degree is mandatory, and passing the bar exam to become a licensed attorney is necessary. Additional certifications may include a Master of Law (LLM) in Corporate Law or Business Law. Prior to becoming a Corporate Attorney, one might have roles such as a Law Clerk, Associate Attorney, or Legal Counsel. These positions provide the necessary exposure and experience in the legal field.

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Senior Corporate Counsel - Capital Markets

  • Washington, DC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 21 hours ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Senior Securities Counsel

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Working knowledge of general corporate law....

Sr. Corporate Counsel Government Investigations & Litigation

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

Corporate Attorney

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

I'm partnered with a boutique law firm that is seeking a Senior Corporate Attorney to join its business and transactions group....

Commercial Counsel/Contract Negotiator

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Senior Commercial Legal Counsel/Senior Contract Negotiator - Remote** **About our team:** The Rubrik Commercial Legal Team is responsible for managing global commercial contracts and related revenue-based...

Corporate Attorney. Job in Washington Gr8Jobs

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

VP Transactional Risk and M&A Insurance Products - Washington, DC M&A Attorney Mergers and Acquisition Risk Management Insurance Products Lawyer Counsel Financing Technology Intellectual Property...

Corporate Counsel - Transactions & Regulatory Affairs

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

Corporate Counsel Product & AI Transactions

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

Senior Corporate Counsel - Employment

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

Senior Corporate Counsel - Employment United Kingdom JOB DESCRIPTION As the world's leading sports data and technology company, Stats Perform powers sports. We are trusted by more than 1800...

Sr. Corporate Counsel Regulatory Investigations & Litigation

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

Corporate Counsel, US Market Access Legal

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

About the Job Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to...

Corporate Counsel - IP

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

Corporate Counsel - IP at CoreWeave (View all jobs) Washington D.C CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our...

White Collar / Commercial Litigator

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

Continental, a full-service law and lobbying firm with attorneys and government relations professionals throughout Florida and Washington D.C., has an immediate opening in our Miami and Washington...

Corporate Attorney

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 days ago

Corporate Attorneys looking to join an incredible firm should not miss this opportunity!...

Commercial Counsel

  • Washington, DC
  • 22 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 days ago

Be a principal Legal partner to business stakeholders of all levels regarding the practical contours of their commercial transactions....

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Salary for Corporate Attorney Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Corporate Attorneys in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
86.3%
Bachelor's Degree
6.0%
Master's Degree
5.7%
Associate's Degree
0.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
High School or GED
0.5%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Corporate Attorneys in District of Columbia
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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