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Corporate Attorney in Wilmington

Date Posted: 07 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A growing Wilmington law firm is looking to add a Corporate Attorhney to its Business, Tax Planning & Transactions group. This is a growth hiree, driven by increasing demand from local and national business clients.

The attorney will work closely with closely held businesses, family-owned companies, professional practices, and entrepreneurs on:

• M&A and business acquisitions/sales
• Entity formation and corporate governance
• Business and tax planning
• Succession planning
• General corporate counseling and transactions

This is a great opportunity for an attorney who wants substantive client contact, hands-on transactional experience, and a long-term path for growth. Attorneys are encouraged to develop their own client relationships and book of business, with origination considered in compensation and advancement.

Highlights:

  • $185K–$195K base salary, depending on experience

  • Performance-based bonus potential

  • 1,850 annual billable-hour expectation

  • Strong mentorship and hands-on experience

  • Clear path for increased responsibility and leadership

  • Health, dental & vision benefits

  • 401(k)/profit sharing

  • Bar dues and CLE covered

  • Collegial, team-oriented culture

  • Wilmington, DE – primarily in-office

Ideal Background: Corporate/transactional attorney with experience representing businesses and their owners, strong drafting skills, practical business judgment, and an interest in developing long-term client relationships.

If interested in learning more, please email sierra.ragland@gogpac.com All conversations are confidential

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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