Business and Corporate Transactions Attorney

Richmond office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks business and corporate transactions attorney with 6+ years of experience in a business transactions practice, including Substantial drafting experience and the ability to lead significant aspects of transactions from structuring to closing and managing due diligence; Experience handling corporate governance matters and an understanding of financing and tax aspects of transactions; Experience servicing various types of business entities, assisting clients with the legal issues involved in raising debt and private equity capital, and advising C-Suite executives, management, and owners on legal matters. The candidate will be responsible for advising corporate clients on a variety of matters, including structuring, entity formation, key contracts, and the purchase and sale of businesses. Will be responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide variety of transaction documents involving mergers and acquisitions, asset purchases, financing, buy-sell arrangements, corporate governance and management, options, warrants, deferred compensation, plans of dissolution and liquidation, buyouts, private placement, and confidentiality and non-disclosure. The Business Transactions Team works in conjunction with other teams in the firm's Business Group as client needs and matters dictate. Substantive legal knowledge and experience with all aspects of relevant law; requirements include perseverance, responsiveness to clients, appreciation for detail, and availability to work outside of typical business hours when necessary to meet deadlines. Should have portable business. Licensed to practice in states other than VA and NC will also be considered.

Areas of specialization include transactional and litigation law. Law offices are based in Virginia and North Carolina. The law practice was formed in the mid 1800's. Seventy-five knowledgeable attorneys and a professional support group are on staff. Practice areas and industries are significant. Some of their practice disciplines are business, business-professional litigation and healthcare. The firm endorses pro-bono work and diversity in the labor force.