Associate Attorney – Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate

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.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Shareholders and Counsel on a broad range of transactional matters, including:

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Sands Anderson offers a collegial work environment, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to contribute to a well-established and growing transactional practice. We are committed to professional development and value attorneys who are motivated, thoughtful, and client-focused.

Sands Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Sands Anderson is a drug free work environment.