Experienced Business Transactional Attorney - Durham Office

Sands Anderson PC; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with firm match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Sands Anderson PC is expanding in Durham, NC, seeking experienced lateral attorneys with a portable transactional practice to join our Durham office. The firm emphasizes a collaborative culture, client development, and a platform to grow your practice with support and flexibility.

We offer a broad benefits package and a hybrid work schedule. A portable book of business of $200,000+ annually is highly valued, with compensation ranging from $200k to $250k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Proven ability to develop and retain clients and a portable book of business of $200,000+ annually.
• Collaborative, growth-minded approach to practice development.

Skills

Developing clients

Retaining clients

Business development

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Grow With Us: Lateral Attorney Opportunities in Durham, NC

Join Sands Anderson - Where Your Practice Can Thrive

Sands Anderson PC, a full-service, mid-sized law firm with a strong footprint across the Mid-Atlantic, is expanding in strategic practice areas. Durham is a key part of that growth. We are actively seeking experienced lateral attorneys with a portable transactional practice to join our Durham office and help shape the next chapter of our firm’s legacy.

With Deep Roots In Government Representation, Business Law, And Litigation Defense, Our Firm Has Become a Trusted Legal Partner Across The Region. Our Key Growth Practice Areas For The Durham Office Are

• Commercial Real Estate
• Trusts & Estates
• Corporate Law and M&A
• Labor & Employment Counseling (Management Side)
• Tax
• Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Why Sands Anderson?

We are not just offering you a job. We are offering a platform to grow your practice with purpose and support. At Sands Anderson, culture matters. We value collaboration over silos, and we are committed to fostering a close-knit community where attorneys thrive both professionally and personally.

• Entrepreneurial Flexibility: Whether you're looking to deepen your existing practice or take it in a new direction, we provide the resources and autonomy to help you succeed.
• Collaborative Environment: We promote true teamwork across offices and practice groups, with open doors and shared success.
• Career Agility: We believe in evolving with our attorneys, not boxing them in.
• Work-Life Balance: Our culture emphasizes meaningful work without sacrificing personal well-being.

Who We're Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina
• Proven ability to develop and retain clients
• Portable book of business (or track record of originating business) of $200,000 or more annually
• A collaborative, growth-minded approach to practice development

What We Offer

We take care of our people because when you succeed, we all succeed. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) with firm match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Firm-funded Health Savings Account
• Flexible spending programs
• Generous PTO and holiday pay
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid parking
• Malpractice insurance
• Marketing allowance and professional development support
• Continuing education and dues allowance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Smartphone allowance
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives

Let’s Start the Conversation

If you are an attorney ready to join a firm that respects your individuality, supports your goals, and encourages meaningful client work, we want to hear from you. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

We offer compensation commensurate with relevant experience and book of business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

NOTICE TO SEARCH FIRMS: Firms that wish to present candidates to Sands Anderson PC must have an active agreement in place. Firms will not be entitled to receive any compensation as a result of a decision by Sands Anderson PC to offer employment to any such candidate unless an active agreement is in place between our law firm and your search firm, and then only on the terms, and subject to the conditions, contained in our agreement. All search firm candidates should be submitted via the Search Firm Portal. Search firms that do not introduce a candidate through our portal will not be recognized by Sands Anderson PC for purposes of "ownership" of the candidate. For questions or access to the portal, please contact Liz Coleman, Director of Talent Acquisition

Salary range: $200,000 - 250,000 depending on portable client base and experience.