Attorney - Mergers and Acquisitions / Corporate

BCG Attorney Search; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collegial work environment

Meaningful client interaction

Professional development opportunities

Growing transactional practice

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Attorney in Richmond, VA. The role involves advising business owners, investors, and organizations on complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions, as well as governance matters.

The candidate should have 7+ years of experience, a Virginia bar license, and strong drafting and communication skills. The position emphasizes a collaborative, client-focused practice in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia.
• 7+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and stock transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and related commercial contracts.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence and coordinate with internal and external 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

Drafting

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

Job OverviewA law firm seeks an experienced Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Attorney in Richmond, VA. This role offers the opportunity to engage in sophisticated transactions within a collaborative, client-focused environment. The attorney will advise business owners, investors, and organizations across various industries on complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions, as well as general corporate and governance matters.

Duties

• Support mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and stock transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and related commercial contracts.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence and coordinate with internal and external 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.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia.
• 7+ years of experience in mergers and 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.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in Virginia.

Skills

• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach to client service.

Benefits

• Collegial work environment.
• Meaningful client interaction.
• Opportunity to contribute to a well-established and growing transactional practice.
• Commitment to professional development.