Senior M&A Attorney – Corporate Transactions & Growth

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

Job summary

Sands Anderson, a Virginia-based law firm, seeks an experienced M&A and Corporate Attorney in Richmond, VA. The attorney will handle sophisticated mergers, acquisitions, asset and stock transactions, and general corporate matters, working closely with clients to align legal strategy with business goals.

Ideal candidates have a J.D. from an accredited law school, Virginia bar admission, 7+ years in M&A/corporate work, strong drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a

Qualifications

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

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 on corporate governance, entity formation, restructuring, and succession planning.
• Assist with post-closing matters and ongoing corporate compliance.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice aligned with client objectives.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactions

Drafting & redlining

Due diligence

Client advisory

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Sands Anderson, a Virginia-based law firm, seeks an experienced M&A and Corporate Attorney in Richmond, VA. The attorney will handle sophisticated mergers, acquisitions, asset and stock transactions, and general corporate matters, working closely with clients to align legal strategy with business goals.

Ideal candidates have a J.D. from an accredited law school, Virginia bar admission, 7+ years in M&A/corporate work, strong drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a