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We need a 7-10-year attorney with deep LIHTC and affordable housing transactional expertise who can ... Serve as a founding senior attorney in the new Buffalo office, helping shape the culture and ...

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$180 - $320/hr

Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals; delegate intelligently; reinforce validated matter plans, templates, and workflows * Maintain time, SLA, and budget discipline; ensure matters stay on plan and ...

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Attorney-Adviser

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$125K - $197K/yr

... transactional agreements in contracts law and/or partnerships. You will be advising on legal ... Prepares written legal opinions, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership, provides ...

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How much do senior transactional attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior transactional attorney in the United States is $127,368.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $147,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Transactional Attorney vs Corporate Counsel?

AspectSenior Transactional AttorneyCorporate Counsel
CredentialsJD, bar admission, experience in transactional lawJD, bar admission, legal experience in corporate law
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, transactional teamsIn-house legal department of a corporation
Employer & IndustryLaw firms, corporations, industries requiring complex transactionsSingle corporation's legal team, various industries
Common Search/ComparisonTransactional work, legal negotiations, contract draftingCorporate governance, compliance, legal advising

While both roles require legal expertise and transactional skills, a Senior Transactional Attorney typically works on multiple clients or deals within law firms or corporate teams, focusing on negotiations and contracts. Corporate Counsel, on the other hand, serves as the in-house legal advisor for a specific company, handling broader legal matters related to corporate governance and compliance.

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Infographic showing various Senior Transactional Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 11% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,368 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

Associate General Counsel - Corporate / Finance Transactions (real estate complex financing) - to $3

Intermedia Group, Inc.

Mclean, VA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$231K - $347K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

OPEN JOB: Associate General Counsel - Corporate / Finance Transactions (real estate complex financing)
LOCATION: McLean, Virginia
***relocation packages offered
***6 remote work weeks offered annually

BASE SALARY: $231,000 to $347,000
BONUS ELIGIBLE - Yes
INDUSTRY: Financial Services - Mortgage
JOB CATEGORY: Legal - Attorney
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
We are seeking a Senior Attorney with significant experience in one or more of the following: secured finance, structured finance, private credit, leveraged finance, corporate / M&A, asset-based lending, real estate finance, or other complex transactional practices
Position Overview
  • Our client’s Real Estate Team is seeking a senior Transactional Attorney to lead and advise on complex financing, acquisition and other strategic transactions.
  • This role offers the opportunity to handle law-firm-caliber transactional work in-house, with substantial ownership, and direct partnership with business leaders and counterparties.

Your Impact
You will serve as lead counsel and trusted advisor on a broad range of complex transactions, including:
  • Structuring, negotiating and documenting secured financing and other strategic transactions
  • Advising on intercreditor arrangements, participations, syndications, collateral structures, lien perfection and insolvency-related issues
  • Negotiating and documenting financing, transfer and other transaction agreements
  • Advising on portfolio acquisitions, servicing transfers and counterparty strategic transactions, including M&A-related matters
  • Translating complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for senior business stakeholders
  • Helping develop and implement new transaction structures and solutions

Qualifications
  • JD and active bar membership in good standing
  • Minimum 10 years of transactional experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
  • Significant experience in one or more of the following: secured finance, structured finance, private credit, leveraged finance, corporate / M&A, asset-based lending, real estate finance, or other complex transactional practices
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and judgment
  • Ability to lead transactions from structuring through closing and post-closing execution
  • Ability to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated general knowledge of AI tools and technologies, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with advancements in artificial intelligence

Keys to Success in this Role:
  • Technical Excellence — Excellent drafting and negotiating skills with precise, effective written and oral communication
  • Problem-Solver — Creative thinker who develops practical solutions to complex legal and business challenges
  • Prioritization — Skilled at managing multiple matters simultaneously without losing focus or momentum
  • Relationship Builder — Ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
 
  • MS WORD Resume
  • required compensation.
  • Contact information.
  • Availability
 
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.
STEPHEN FLEISCHNER
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: sfleischner@intermediagroup.com