Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate (Junior Level)

Greenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm is seeking a junior Corporate Associate (24 years) in the Corporate Practice Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and private equity practice of our Fort Lauderdale Florida office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Corporate Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients large and small from variety of industries. Work with private equity sponsors family offices portfolio companies founder-led businesses and other businesses across the country. This is a full-time position based in our Fort Lauderdale office.

This is an opportunity to build your M&A and private equity experience through substantive drafting due diligence and client contact on domestic and international transactions. Our practice includes buyouts add-on acquisitions growth equity investments recapitalizations and exits. Our team handles deals across industries including healthcare technology professional services infrastructure insurance education manufacturing retail hospitality and financial services with support from GTs global platform of transactional and regulatory lawyers and other specialists.

Your Role

• Drafting reviewing and negotiating acquisition agreements and ancillary agreements for complex M&A and private equity transactions.

• Leading critical transaction workstreams with guidance from senior lawyers such as due diligence (including matters involving representations and warranties insurance).

• Coordinating with tax employee benefits real estate and other internal and external specialists.

• Working directly with clients on these workstreams.

• Assisting with closing preparations including drafting closing deliverables and ensuring post-closing obligations are met.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.

• 24 years of M&A private equity and general corporate experience at a national or regional law firm.

• Strong drafting negotiation and project management skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a high-volume practice.

• Motivated candidate with strong interpersonal skills a high degree of maturity and a proven willingness to accept significant responsibility.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-border transactions.

• Familiarity with private equity deal structures.

• Comfort working directly with clients and managing multiple deals simultaneously.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and law school transcript(s).

Why Greenberg Traurig in Fort Lauderdale

• Access to sophisticated M&A and private equity work with the resources of a global firm. Fort Lauderdale is home to a co-chair of GTs Global Corporate Practice.

• Collaborative entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service.

• A South Florida base between Miami and West Palm Beach.

• An office on Las Olas Boulevard with Fort Lauderdales dining Riverwalk beaches and boating offering ways to enjoy life beyond the office.

• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GTs global network.

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GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individuals race sex or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.