Senior Associate – Public Company Mergers & Acquisitions Group FTL

Greenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a senior level Associate (6 8 years) in the Public Company Mergers and Acquisitions group of our Fort Lauderdale office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients large and small from variety of industries across the country. This is a full-time position based in our Fort Lauderdale office. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives on managing sophisticated transactions leading teams and working directly with clients on strategic initiatives. Our team handles public company transactions across a broad range of industries leveraging GTs global platform to deliver seamless full-service counsel.

What Your Day May Look Like

• Leading M&A transactions from inception to closing including structuring negotiation and execution.
• Serving as primary contact for clients advising on legal strategic and business considerations.
• Supervising and mentoring junior associates and paralegals in all phases of deal work.
• Coordinating with specialists across the firm to address complex transactional issues.
• Handling high-stakes negotiations and drafting principal transaction agreements.
• Managing post-closing matters including purchase price adjustments integration issues and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• 68 years of corporate transactional experience with a strong focus on M&A at a leading law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage all aspects of a transaction.
• Excellent leadership communication and client management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Application documents

• Resume and law school transcript(s) are required.

Why Greenberg Traurig Fort Lauderdale

• Access to high-caliber work with the resources of an international Am Law 100 firm.
• Collaborative entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service.
• Join a fast-growing market - South Florida is one of the nations fastest-growing markets and Fort Lauderdale sits at the center.
• Fort Lauderdale lifestyleenjoy the areas beaches vibrant cultural scene and year-round sunshine while working on sophisticated market-leading deals.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GTs 50 locations worldwide.

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