Associate Attorney � Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate

Sands Anderson • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Sands Anderson is seeking an experienced M&A and Corporate Associate to join our growing Business Group 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.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Virginia
• Four (4) or more years of 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree