Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate (Mid-Level)

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Fort Lauderdale office

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate (4–6 years) in the Mergers and Acquisitions and private equity practice. This full-time role offers exposure to domestic and international clients and a strong benefits package.

You will draft, negotiate, and review key transaction documents, manage due diligence, and coordinate with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation colleagues on complex deals.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to pursue admission.
• 4–6 years of substantive M&A and private equity experience at a national or regional law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a high-volume corporate practice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key M&A and private equity transaction documents such as LOIs, asset or stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
• Managing due diligence, including contracts, corporate records, and regulatory materials.
• Coordinating with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation teams on transaction issues.
• Participating in client meetings and conference calls with strategic input and updates.
• Assisting with closing preparations and post-closing obligations.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Due diligence

Transaction management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, is seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate (4–6 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. This is a full-time position based in our Fort Lauderdale office. Work with private equity sponsors, family offices, portfolio companies, founder-led businesses and other businesses on buyouts, add-on acquisitions, growth equity investments, recapitalizations, and exits.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of transaction workstreams on sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions for domestic and international clients. 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 GT’s global platform of transactional and regulatory lawyers and other specialists.

Your Role

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key M&A and private equity transaction documents, including letters of intent, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
• Managing due diligence processes, including reviewing contracts, corporate records, and regulatory materials.
• Coordinating with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation colleagues on transaction-related issues.
• Participating in client meetings and conference calls, providing strategic input and updates.
• 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.
• 4–6 years of substantive 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.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-border transactions.
• Experience advising private equity funds or portfolio companies.
• Comfort working directly with clients and managing multiple deals simultaneously.

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 GT’s 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 Lauderdale’s dining, Riverwalk, beaches, and boating offering ways to enjoy life beyond the office.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GT’s global network.

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