Corporate Attorney Jobs in Virginia

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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Corporate Counsel (Gov't contracts/Supply Chain)

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Mercury Systems is seeking the best and brightest talent to help us bring cutting-edge technology to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, advancing innovation where it...

Attorney- Corporate Law

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Corporate Law Attorney to join our team....

Corporate Counsel , Amazon.ca Legal

  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago

law firm and in-house work - Fluent in French - Common sense and a good sense of humor - Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and computer skills - Ability to work independently and...

Associate Corporate Counsel, WW Grocery Stores

  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago

law firm and in-house work - Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners. - Prior experience engaging with federal or state regulators. - Ability to...

Corporate Counsel, Government & Regulatory Litigation

  • Arlington, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 3 days ago

Amazons Legal Department is looking for a smart, experienced, and highly motivated litigator to help manage its worldwide portfolio of government enforcement, litigation, and regulatory matters,...

Corporate Attorney

  • Reston, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 4 days ago

The ideal attorney is licensed to practice in Virginia and brings 2-5 years of experience in corporate law....

Corporate Counsel

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work (, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax...

Corporate Counsel

  • Herndon, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 4 days ago

General information Requisition # R59981 Locations USA-VA-Herndon Posting Date 04/22/2025 Security Clearance Required None Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time Description & Requirements Elevate...

Senior Corporate Counsel, Security Legal

  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 10+ years of legal experience - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent - Experience in technology and commercial transactions or businesses PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS...

Corporate Counsel, Public Sector Legal

  • McLean, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 8 days ago

Description of Role Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate public sector and commercial contracts, including agreements relating to technology licensing (on-premise software and SaaS / cloud based services...

Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

  • Arlington, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 8 days ago

Government TS/SCI security clearance or the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance - Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work - Experience in-house at a technology company,...

Corporate Counsel Information Governance

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 11 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...

Office of Legal Affairs Manager

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago

The Richmond Police Department is seeking qualified and dedicated professionals to apply for the position of Office of Legal Affairs Manager. This role is responsible for planning, implementing,...

Corporate Counsel, Americas

  • Herndon, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 11 days ago

Nuix creates innovative software that empowers organizations to simply and quickly find the truth from any data in a digital world. We are a passionate and talented team, delighting our customers...

Director, Corporate Counsel

  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago

This role offers the opportunity to provide legal advice in many different areas of corporate law, as well as direct legal support to several functional areas of our life sciences business, with an...

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Salary for Corporate Attorney Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Corporate Attorneys in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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