Experienced Attorney - Durham Office

Grow With Us: Lateral Attorney Opportunities in Durham, NC
Join Sands Anderson Where Your Practice Can Thrive

Sands Anderson PC, a full-service, mid-sized law firm with a strong footprint across the Mid-Atlantic, is expanding in strategic practice areas. Durham is a key part of that growth. We are actively seeking experienced lateral attorneys with a portable practice to join our Durham office and help shape the next chapter of our firm's legacy.

With deep roots in Government representation, Business law, and Litigation Defense, our firm has become a trusted legal partner across the region. Our key practice strengths include:

• Local Government Law
• Public Finance & Economic Development
• Commercial Real Estate
• Trusts & Estates
• Corporate Law and M&A
• Labor & Employment (Management Side)
• Tax
• Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
• Business & Complex Litigation Defense
• White Collar Criminal Defense
• Construction Litigation

Why Sands Anderson?
We are not just offering you a job. We are offering a platform to grow your practice with purpose and support. At Sands Anderson, culture matters. We value collaboration over silos, and we are committed to fostering a close-knit community where attorneys thrive both professionally and personally.

• Entrepreneurial Flexibility: Whether you're looking to deepen your existing practice or take it in a new direction, we provide the resources and autonomy to help you succeed.
• Collaborative Environment: We promote true teamwork across offices and practice groups, with open doors and shared success.
• Career Agility: We believe in evolving with our attorneys, not boxing them in.
• Work-Life Balance: Our culture emphasizes meaningful work without sacrificing personal well-being.

Who We're Looking For:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina
• Proven ability to develop and retain clients
• Portable book of business (or track record of originating business) of $200,000 or more annually
• A collaborative, growth-minded approach to practice development

What We Offer:
We take care of our people because when you succeed, we all succeed. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) with firm match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Firm-funded Health Savings Account
• Flexible spending programs
• Generous PTO and holiday pay
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid parking
• Malpractice insurance
• Marketing allowance and professional development support
• Continuing education and dues allowance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Smartphone allowance
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives

Let's Start the Conversation
If you are an attorney ready to join a firm that respects your individuality, supports your goals, and encourages meaningful client work, we want to hear from you. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

Apply now to explore your future at Sands Anderson.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.