Senior M&A & Corporate Attorney — Strategic Transactions

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

Job description

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.