Associate Attorney – Business Transactions

Trenam Law; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trenam Law Associate Attorney position in Tampa seeks a 3–6 year candidate for our business transactions practice. You will work on corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, asset-based lending, and related commercial transactions, advising businesses and owners from inception to closing.

You will collaborate with partners and associates, draft and negotiate documents, conduct due diligence, and guide clients through complex deal timelines while developing strong writing and client-facing

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in business transactions, corporate, M&A, banking, or commercial law.
• Active license and good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Meaningful experience with M&A transactions and/or complex corporate transactions strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand complex business issues and provide practical, focused legal advice.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in general corporate and business transactions, including entity formation, governance, and commercial agreements.
• Assist with and manage mergers and acquisitions, including acquisitions and dispositions of businesses and assets.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence and prepare diligence reports.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents (purchase agreements, LOIs, NDAs, employment/equity agreements).
• Represent borrowers, lenders, and other parties in asset-based lending and secured financing transactions.
• Prepare and negotiate a variety of commercial and corporate agreements.
• Assist with corporate structuring, capitalization, and ownership transfers.
• Communicate directly with clients and transaction professionals.
• Manage transaction timelines and closing checklists.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication (written & oral)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking highly motivated Associate Attorney candidates with 3–6 years of relevant experience to join our business transactions practice. The ideal candidate will have experience advising businesses and their owners on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters or have provided support to more senior attorneys on these matters, with particular experience in mergers and acquisitions, asset-based lending, and general corporate transactions.

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients and experienced attorneys on sophisticated transactions while ultimately assuming more responsibility for managing matters from inception through closing. The successful candidate will be a strong writer and communicator, demonstrate sound legal and business judgment, and have the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Represent clients in a broad range of general corporate and business transactions, including entity formation, governance, ownership matters, commercial agreements, and ongoing corporate counseling.
• Assist with and manage mergers and acquisitions, including acquisitions and dispositions of businesses and assets.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence, identify and analyze legal and business risks, and prepare diligence reports and transaction summaries.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, employment and equity arrangements, ancillary agreements, and closing documents.
• Represent borrowers, lenders, and other parties in asset-based lending and secured financing transactions, including loan documentation, security agreements, UCC matters, collateral issues, and closing requirements.
• Prepare and negotiate a variety of commercial and corporate agreements.
• Assist clients with corporate structuring, capitalization, ownership transfers, and other strategic business matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and other transaction professionals, including opposing counsel, lenders, financial advisors, accountants, and other consultants.
• Manage transaction timelines, closing checklists, signature processes, and other aspects of transaction execution.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and other professionals while exercising increasing independence and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in a business transaction, corporate, M&A, banking, or commercial law practice.
• Active license and good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Meaningful experience with M&A transactions and/or complex corporate transactions strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand complex business issues and provide practical, focused legal advice.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Professional judgment, initiative, and a commitment to providing exceptional client service.