Corporate Attorney Jobs
Corporate Attorney jobs are open across finance, healthcare, technology, real estate, and manufacturing, at every level from junior associate to general counsel, with specializations in mergers and acquisitions, securities, and contract negotiation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Our Corporate Affairs department is seeking an experienced Attorney for our growing team. Corporate Affairs acts as in-house counsel for Medpace, and its domestic and international subsidiaries. Areas of legal practice include (but are not limited to) corporate governance, employment matters, global privacy, litigation and other areas as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Provide or arrange for legal services for enterprise-wide or entity-wide scope support and administrative functions;
- Act as a point of contact for matters of global privacy, data protection and compliance;
- Advise on US Securities Law, government contracting and immigration matters;
- Review and draft contracts, manage third party contracting process;
- Identify appropriate outside counsel and oversee/coordinate outsourced legal work;
- Identify potential legal issues in operations, strategic planning, and business development activities and bring to attention of appropriate members of management, along with recommendations for how to address or resolve to minimize legal risk to the organization;
- Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and court decisions and advise management appropriately;
- Ensure SOPs are in place to promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
- Focus on general corporate matters, with emphasis on compliance and global privacy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctorate with 3-5 years of experience at a law firm or in-house;
- Knowledge in corporate compliance and governance, contracts, collections and/or general litigation is preferred;
- Experience with corporate governance and securities transactions is preferred;
- Experience with US or Internal labor and employment law is preferred;
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; and
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
MEDPACE OVERVIEW:
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.
WHY MEDPACE?:
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
CINCINNATI PERKS:
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
- Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounted tuition for UC online programs
AWARDS:
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
JOB SUMMARY:
Our Corporate Affairs department is seeking an experienced Attorney for our growing team. Corporate Affairs acts as in-house counsel for Medpace, and its domestic and international subsidiaries. Areas of legal practice include (but are not limited to) corporate governance, employment matters, global privacy, litigation and other areas as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Provide or arrange for legal services for enterprise-wide or entity-wide scope support and administrative functions;
- Act as a point of contact for matters of global privacy, data protection and compliance;
- Advise on US Securities Law, government contracting and immigration matters;
- Review and draft contracts, manage third party contracting process;
- Identify appropriate outside counsel and oversee/coordinate outsourced legal work;
- Identify potential legal issues in operations, strategic planning, and business development activities and bring to attention of appropriate members of management, along with recommendations for how to address or resolve to minimize legal risk to the organization;
- Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and court decisions and advise management appropriately;
- Ensure SOPs are in place to promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
- Focus on general corporate matters, with emphasis on compliance and global privacy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctorate with 3-5 years of experience at a law firm or in-house;
- Knowledge in corporate compliance and governance, contracts, collections and/or general litigation is preferred;
- Experience with corporate governance and securities transactions is preferred;
- Experience with US or Internal labor and employment law is preferred;
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; and
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
MEDPACE OVERVIEW:
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.
WHY MEDPACE?:
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
CINCINNATI PERKS:
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
- Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounted tuition for UC online programs
AWARDS:
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Epic57
- Jobot7
- Parkland Corporation4
- Medpace2
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software62
- Healthcare & Medical Services58
- Law & Legal Services12
- Staffing & Recruiting7
- Consulting & Professional Services6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active state bar admission
- Three to seven years of corporate transactional experience at a law firm or in-house
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and MSAs
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures from due diligence through closing
- Ability to advise business stakeholders on legal risk without direct supervision
- Familiarity with corporate governance, entity formation, and securities law compliance
Tips for Your Corporate Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice area
Corporate attorneys get pigeonholed fast, so your resume needs to call out your specific practice area in the summary and throughout your experience bullets. A deal count or transaction volume for M&A work signals seniority far more than a generic list of duties.
Target companies by legal department size
In-house roles at companies with fewer than five attorneys often expect you to handle everything from vendor contracts to employment matters. Larger legal teams usually post roles scoped to one practice area, so match your depth of experience to the structure of the team you're joining.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists corporate attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight board and committee exposure
Corporate attorney candidates who have supported board meetings, drafted resolutions, or worked directly with audit or compensation committees stand out for senior in-house roles. Call that experience out explicitly on your resume rather than burying it in a general deal description.
Prepare for a business-side interview panel
In-house interviews often include the CFO, COO, or a business unit head alongside legal leadership. Practice explaining complex legal concepts to non-attorneys, and have a concrete example of a time you flagged legal risk in a way that changed a business decision.
Negotiate beyond base compensation
Corporate attorney offers at the in-house level often include equity, bonus targets, bar dues reimbursement, and CLE budget. Know which of those matter most to you before the offer conversation, and have a clear ask ready rather than waiting to see what the employer volunteers.
Corporate Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most corporate attorneys?
The companies hiring the most corporate attorneys right now include Epic, Jobot, and Parkland Corporation, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, Alaska, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistently strong at large financial institutions, technology companies, and healthcare systems that maintain sizable in-house legal teams.
How many corporate attorney jobs are remote?
About 7% of corporate attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many professional roles because in-house attorneys are frequently expected to meet with business stakeholders in person. Contract review and compliance-focused positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility within the corporate attorney category.
How do you become a corporate attorney?
You become a corporate attorney by earning a Juris Doctor, passing the bar exam in at least one state, and building transactional experience, typically starting at a law firm where you work on deals, contracts, or securities matters. Most in-house corporate attorney roles expect candidates to have spent several years developing that foundation before moving in-house, though some companies hire directly from law school into structured legal rotational programs.
Can you get hired as a corporate attorney with limited experience?
You can get hired into entry-level corporate attorney roles, typically titled junior associate or staff attorney, if you have strong academic credentials, law review or moot court participation, and a transactional internship or clinic experience. Targeting companies with formal legal training programs or smaller in-house teams that value range over deep specialization also improves your chances when your deal experience is still limited.
What does the corporate attorney interview process look like?
The corporate attorney interview process usually starts with a screening call from HR or a legal recruiter, followed by a substantive interview with the general counsel or deputy general counsel focused on your deal experience and legal judgment. Later rounds often include a writing exercise such as a contract redline or legal memo, and final interviews with business unit leaders who want to assess how well you communicate legal risk to non-attorneys.
Where can I find and apply to corporate attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to corporate attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your practice area and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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