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A bit about us:

Founded nearly a century ago and based in Richmond, with multiple offices across the state, we are an established, mid-sized, multispecialty law firm providing sophisticated legal services across various practice areas. Due to growth, we are looking to add to our nationally recognized Mergers & Acquisitions Group—ranked for Corporate M&A by Chambers USA (2023) and a five-time winner of The M&A Advisor’s “Law Firm of the Year” (2013–2016, 2021). Our team of experienced dealmakers represents a wide range of clients in strategic transactions across industries and geographies.

Why join us?

  • Competitive Base Salary up to $210k (DOE) + Bonuses
  • Comprehensive Benefits – 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, generous PTO
  • Career Growth – Work directly with private equity firms & corporate leadership teams
  • Hybrid Flexibility – Work-life balance with remote options
  • Manageable hours - 1750 hours

Job Details

You will be an integral part of our dynamic and growing M&A team, handling buy-side and sell-side transactions for private companies, private equity firms, family-owned businesses, and venture-backed entities. Our practice spans the full lifecycle of corporate deals, from letters of intent to closing, and offers exposure to both auction-style and proprietary transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or support middle-market M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and recapitalizations
  • Draft and negotiate definitive agreements: purchase agreements, LOIs, term sheets, and ancillary corporate contracts
  • Manage due diligence efforts and coordinate with cross-functional teams on tax, IP, employment, regulatory, and real estate issues
  • Advise clients on deal structure, strategic planning, and market trends
  • Engage directly with a wide array of parties, including:

– Operating companies
– Private equity firms
– Equityholders and founders
– Management buy-out teams
– Venture capital firms
– Lenders and boards of directors

Areas of Advisory May Include:

  • Financing and capital structuring
  • Tax (federal, state, and local)
  • Securities compliance
  • Intellectual property and licensing
  • Employment and employee benefits
  • Environmental and real estate issues
  • Representations & Warranties (R&W) Insurance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

Looking For:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) and licensed to practice in Virginia
  • 3+ years of experience in M&A or corporate transactions
  • Experience drafting and negotiating key deal documents and managing due diligence
  • Familiarity with private equity transactions a plus
  • Strong analytical skills, business judgment, and a collaborative, client-focused mindset
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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