Associate - Corporate (M&A/Private Equity) - Miami

McDermott; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 212,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Top benefits

Professional development

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in Miami seeks an associate for Corporate (M&A/Private Equity) to own transaction workstreams from inception to closing in a sophisticated private equity practice.

The role requires a JD, 4–6 years PE/M&A experience, and Florida bar eligibility. Our culture emphasizes belonging, competitive compensation, wellness, and career growth.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong credentials.
• 4–6 years of Private Equity and M&A experience.
• Must be barred in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate principal transaction documents and coordinate input across deal teams.
• Manage and execute due diligence and translate findings into transaction documents and deal process planning.
• Provide post-closing support for portfolio company matters, including add-ons and financings.
• Drive and organize deal execution and closings within aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate with specialists across functions to keep matters moving on schedule.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members with delegation of tasks.

Skills

Private Equity & M&A experience

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Associate - Corporate (M&A/Private Equity) - Miami

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. M c Dermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,450 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

Here, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
• Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our M c Dermott Well program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
  

Position Summary

M c Dermott Will & Schulte is seeking corporate associates with at least4 years of experienceto join its sophisticated private equity M&A practice. This position is open to candidates in our Miami office. Candidates will take meaningful ownership of transaction workstreams from deal inception through closing and help deliver outstanding client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiateprincipal transaction documents (e.g., acquisition agreements, equity documents and ancillary documents) and coordinate input across deal teams.
• Manage and execute due diligence(including identifying and escalating issues/“red flags”), and help translate diligence findings into transaction documents and deal process planning.
• Provide post-closing support for portfolio companymatters, including add-on acquisitions, dispositions, financings and general corporate counseling.
• Drive and organize deal execution and closings, including managing through aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate with specialists(e.g., finance, tax, benefits, real estate, IP, litigation) and help manage cross-functional workflows to keep matters moving on schedule.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, including delegating discrete diligence, drafting tasks, and providing feedback.

Qualifications

• JDfrom an accredited law school withstrong academic credentials.
• 4-6 years of Private Equity and M&A experience, preferably with a focus on private equity transactions within a large or similarly sophisticated law firm environment.
• Demonstrated ability torun substantial components of transactions(e.g., discrete workstreams) from early deal stages through closing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, including comfort interacting directly with clients and internal deal teams.
• Must be barred in Florida

Preferred Attributes

• Experience advisingfinancial sponsorsand/orstrategic buyers/sellersin complex, fast-moving transactions with multiple stakeholders.
• Comfortmanaging multiple mattersin a deadline-driven environment, including prioritization and proactive communication to keep deals on track.
• Interest in staying current onmarket practice and legal developmentsrelevant to private equity and M&A.

As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career. With M c Dermott, you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

Expected Pay Range for Associates: 2026/2025 Class Compensation Years: $235,000

2024 Class Compensation Years: $245,000

2023 Class Compensation Years: $270,000

2022 Class Compensation Years: $320,000

2021 Class Compensation Years: $385,000

2020 Class Compensation Years: $410,000

2019 Class Compensation Years: $440,000

2018 and more senior class compensation years: $455,000