Mid-Level M&A Associate - Virginia

Key Responsibilities: Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and private equity transactions from letter of intent through closing. Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary agreements, and other transaction documents. Manage legal due diligence and coordinate transaction workstreams with attorneys across relevant specialty areas. Counsel privately held businesses on corporate governance, strategic growth initiatives, ownership transitions, and capital transactions. Participate in deal negotiations and maintain direct client relationships.

Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school. 3+ years of M&A and corporate transactional experience, including representation of privately held companies. Strong analytical, organizational, writing, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and exercise sound judgment. Admission to the Virginia Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, investors, and/or management teams. Familiarity with debt and equity financing transactions. Experience advising middle-market businesses and entrepreneurs. Experience supervising junior team members.