Attorney � Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate

Sands Anderson; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sands Anderson is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Attorney in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will work on sophisticated transactions as part of a client-focused law firm.

Our attorneys partner with owners, investors, and organizations, handling complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and governance matters while supporting growth and day-to-day operations in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia required.
• 7+ years of experience in mergers & acquisitions and corporate transactions required.
• Experience representing clients in mergers, acquisitions, and related corporate matters desired.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaborative client service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and stock transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary documents, and related contracts.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, entity formation, restructuring, and succession planning.
• Assist with post-closing matters and ongoing corporate compliance.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice tailored to client objectives.

Skills

M&A transactions

Corporate transactions

Legal drafting

Due diligence

Client service

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Virginia bar license

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Attorney – Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate

Sands Anderson is growing due to client demand we are seeking an experienced M&A and Corporate Attorney to in Richmond, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions who is looking to work on sophisticated transactions within a collaborative, client-focused law firm.

Our corporate attorneys serve as trusted advisors to business owners, investors, and organizations across a wide range of industries. The practice includes counseling clients through complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, as well as advising on general corporate and governance matters that impact both day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with clients on a broad range of transactional matters, including:

• Supporting mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and stock transactions from due diligence through closing
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and related commercial contracts
• Conducting and managing legal due diligence and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• Advising clients on corporate governance, entity formation, restructuring, and succession planning
• Assisting with post-closing matters and ongoing corporate compliance
• Providing practical, business-oriented legal advice tailored to client objectives

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Virginia
• 7+ years of experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and corporate transactions
• Experience representing clients in mergers and acquisitions and related corporate transactional matters
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to client service

Sands Anderson offers a collegial work environment, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to contribute to a well-established and growing transactional practice. We are committed to professional development and value attorneys who are motivated, thoughtful, and client focused.

Sands Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Sands Anderson is a drug free work environment.

Salary range is $185,000 to $250,000 depending on portable client base and expereince.