Mid Level Associate Corporate Counsel Jobs
Mid level associate corporate counsel jobs go to attorneys ready to own complex transactions, manage outside counsel, and advise business units with minimal supervision. Hiring is concentrated across Technology & Software, Retail, and Electronics & Hardware, with 42% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Amazon, Jabil, and Google competing for experienced counsel at this level now.
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- Job ID: 11365BR
- Location: US-Herndon-VA (Hybrid)
- Work Setup: Hybrid
- Job Category: Legal
- Posting Date: November 12, 2026
- Demonstrated experience advising technology or SaaS companies on commercial contracts, including on-premise, SaaS, and subscription enterprise software licensing agreements.
- History of increasing scope and responsibility, with the ability to work independently and with little supervision.
- Familiarity with federal procurement, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), as they apply to technology providers.
- Understanding of data privacy and security obligations applicable to Government Contractor customers, including CUI handling, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP and CMMC concepts.
- Highly developed contract-related written and oral communication skills, with strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation ability.
- Experience with GSA Schedule contracts, GWACs, or other federal contract vehicles.
- Experience advising on intellectual property licensing, open-source software usage, and data rights/ownership issues in IP agreements
- Practical, hands-on experience using AI-powered legal tools (e.g., contract analytics platforms, generative AI drafting/review assistants) to increase efficiency across a high-volume contract pipeline.
- Experience with IP and data privacy issues specific to AI/machine learning technologies, such as training data rights, model outputs, algorithmic bias, and ownership of AI-generated content.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in Virginia or in at least one jurisdiction with ability to obtain Virginia Corporate Counsel registration.
- 5+ years of relevant in-house or law firm experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally combining both.
- Prior in-house counsel experience at a SaaS, enterprise software, or GovCon-focused company.
- Business-oriented, pragmatic approach to identifying and managing legal risk.
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal clients and external customers.
- Familiarity and comfort with driving process improvements in procurement, technology sales, licensing, and other technology-specific business and legal processes.
- Strong judgment and discretion, including knowing when to escalate issues to senior leadership.
- Self-starter capable of working independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, global environment.
- Intellectually curious and adaptable, with genuine interest in staying current on evolving AI technology and its legal, ethical, and regulatory implications for the business.
Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
- Job ID: 11365BR
- Location: US-Herndon-VA (Hybrid)
- Work Setup: Hybrid
- Job Category: Legal
- Posting Date: November 12, 2026
- Demonstrated experience advising technology or SaaS companies on commercial contracts, including on-premise, SaaS, and subscription enterprise software licensing agreements.
- History of increasing scope and responsibility, with the ability to work independently and with little supervision.
- Familiarity with federal procurement, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), as they apply to technology providers.
- Understanding of data privacy and security obligations applicable to Government Contractor customers, including CUI handling, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP and CMMC concepts.
- Highly developed contract-related written and oral communication skills, with strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation ability.
- Experience with GSA Schedule contracts, GWACs, or other federal contract vehicles.
- Experience advising on intellectual property licensing, open-source software usage, and data rights/ownership issues in IP agreements
- Practical, hands-on experience using AI-powered legal tools (e.g., contract analytics platforms, generative AI drafting/review assistants) to increase efficiency across a high-volume contract pipeline.
- Experience with IP and data privacy issues specific to AI/machine learning technologies, such as training data rights, model outputs, algorithmic bias, and ownership of AI-generated content.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in Virginia or in at least one jurisdiction with ability to obtain Virginia Corporate Counsel registration.
- 5+ years of relevant in-house or law firm experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally combining both.
- Prior in-house counsel experience at a SaaS, enterprise software, or GovCon-focused company.
- Business-oriented, pragmatic approach to identifying and managing legal risk.
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal clients and external customers.
- Familiarity and comfort with driving process improvements in procurement, technology sales, licensing, and other technology-specific business and legal processes.
- Strong judgment and discretion, including knowing when to escalate issues to senior leadership.
- Self-starter capable of working independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, global environment.
- Intellectually curious and adaptable, with genuine interest in staying current on evolving AI technology and its legal, ethical, and regulatory implications for the business.
Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
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- Amazon10
- Jabil3
- Google3
- Beam Therapeutics3
- Palantir Technologies3
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- Retail5
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
Mid Level Associate Corporate Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level associate corporate counsel job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight experience managing deals or matters from start to finish, drafting and negotiating contracts independently, and advising internal clients without close supervision. Emphasize any cross-functional collaboration, board or executive exposure, or specialized practice area depth. Applications that connect your work to measurable business outcomes, such as deals closed or risk reduced, stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level associate corporate counsels?
Companies hiring mid level associate corporate counsels right now include Amazon, Jabil, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers publicly traded corporations, fast-growing technology companies, financial services firms, and healthcare systems that need in-house counsel capable of handling substantive matters with limited outside support.
Are there remote mid level associate corporate counsel jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and practice area. About 42% of mid level associate corporate counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in technology and financial services. Roles requiring regular collaboration with business units, executives, or regulated operations tend to favor hybrid or on-site arrangements.
How do I move up to a mid level associate corporate counsel role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on taking on progressively independent work. Early-career attorneys grow into mid level roles by owning complete matters rather than supporting them, developing a recognized area of substantive expertise, building relationships with business partners, and demonstrating sound judgment on issues with real legal and commercial risk. That combination of depth and autonomy is what hiring managers look for when filling mid level seats.
Which industries hire the most mid level associate corporate counsels?
Mid Level associate corporate counsel roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their transactional volume, regulatory complexity, and need for embedded legal counsel require attorneys who can work independently on substantive matters without day-to-day partner oversight.