Corporate M&A Associate (Mid-Level) - DAL

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a global law firm, seeks a 4th–6th year Corporate associate in our Dallas office. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years’ experience with private equity funds, independent sponsors, and portfolio companies in connection with M&A, capital raises, and debt/securities offerings. Texas Bar admission is required.

Strong drafting, research, and teamwork skills are essential. Qualified candidates will contribute to leading transactions across practice areas, participate in community

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in corporate M&A, PE funds, and portfolio companies.
• Experience drafting operating and partnership agreements.
• Led or participated in M&A from inception to closing.
• Knowledge of equity issuances and corporate governance.
• Strong academic record and drafting/research skills.
• Admitted to the Texas Bar.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate practice in the Dallas office on M&A transactions.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents and ancillary agreements.
• Coordinate with practice areas and junior associates to execute deals.
• Participate in business development and professional development activities.

Skills

4–6 years experience

Private equity M&A

Operating & partnership agreements

M&A lifecycle (inception to closing)

Equity issuances & corporate finance

Corporate governance

Drafting & negotiating documents

Team collaboration

Academic excellence

Education

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a 4th - 6th year associate in the Corporate practice of our Dallas 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 an exciting opportunity to train and work with a dynamic and nationally recognized practice group.Job RequirementsIdeal candidates should have 4-6 years of experience working with private equity funds, independent sponsors, and portfolio companies in connection with M&A transactions, capital raises, and debt and securities offerings. Candidates should have experience drafting operating and partnership agreements and attending to the day-to-day needs of portfolio companies.Candidates should be well-versed in the mechanics of leading an M&A transaction from inception to closing; experience with majority and minority equity issuances made in conjunction with M&A transactions; general corporate and corporate governance experience; ability to work effectively as part of a team across practice areas and a willingness to train junior associates.Candidates should also possess a strong academic background, superior drafting and research skills, experience negotiating important transaction documents, the ability to draft M&A transaction documents, and the candidates should be diligent, detail-oriented, proactive, supportive, team-oriented, and personable.Candidates must be admitted to the Texas Bar and should be willing to participate in community and professional organizations as part of professional development.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.