Corporate Associate

5 Legal; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal in Fort Lauderdale, a leading global law firm, seeks an associate for its M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. The role targets lawyers with substantial deal experience and a strong client service mindset.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years of M&A experience, with demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary documents, manage deal flow, and supervise junior associates. Experience at large regional, national or international firms is preferred, and candidates should

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of M&A experience (transactional work).
• Experience drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary documents.
• Ability to manage deal process and client relationships.
• Supervise junior associates and manage day-to-day matters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; mature business judgment.
• Experience at large regional, national or international law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of M&A agreements and ancillary documents.
• Manage deal process from letters of intent to closing.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and outside counsel.

Skills

M&A Experience

Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Named as one of the world’s leading law firms by Chambers Global and top 100 AmLaw firm is seeking an associate to join their M&A and Private Equity Practice Group.

Ideal candidates must have 6-8 years of M&A experience. Skills including experience with leading the drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary documents, managing deal process and client relationships, supervising junior associates and handling day to day demands on a variety of M&A related matters. Candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a high degree of maturity and business sense, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships. Large regional, national or international law firm experience is preferred.