Corporate M&A Attorney

ThinkingAhead Executive Search; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkingAhead Executive Search is assisting a prominent AV-rated law firm in Tampa, Florida, seeking an attorney for Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity with 2+ years of experience. The role offers front-line deal work, mentorship, and a clear path to equity partnership.

Position is full-time with in-person or hybrid work arrangements; remote flexibility may be considered for the right candidate. Compensation ranges from $175,000 to $300,000 plus bonuses, with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of Corporate M&A or Private Equity work
• Significant merger and acquisitions experience
• Comparable law firm experience
• Location: Tampa, Florida
• Workplace type: In-person or hybrid preferred; remote model possible for right candidate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Compensation: $175,000 - $300,000 + bonuses

Responsibilities

• Take on front-line deal involvement for a client base that includes recognized private equity and venture capital firms, as well as local and national companies and lenders
• Grow within a team that emphasizes mentoring and professional development
• Build toward long-term success with strong business sense and client relations
• Bring excellent academic credentials, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a strong work ethic to every transaction

Job description

This is a chance for a high performer to step into front-line deal work with a team deeply invested in individual growth.

Our client is a prominent AV-rated law firm located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is seeking a qualified attorney for their Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity practice. You might have built your experience on buy-side or sell-side M&A, private equity transactions, or a corporate practice with significant M&A work, at a large firm, regional firm, or boutique. Either way, this is a chance to step into front-line deal work with a team invested in your growth.

What You’ll Do & Why It Matters

• Take on front-line deal involvement for a client base that includes recognized private equity and venture capital firms, as well as local and national companies and lenders.
• Grow within a team that has high expectations, but also strong mentoring and a commitment to see attorneys grow and develop both personally and professionally.
• Build toward long-term success, which requires both intelligence and practicality, a keen business sense, and the ability to relate to clients.
• Bring excellent academic credentials, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a strong work ethic to every transaction.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in either Corporate M&A or Private Equity work
• Significant merger and acquisitions transactions experience
• Comparable law firm experience
• Location: Tampa, Florida
• Workplace type: In-person or hybrid preferred; the firm is open to a remote model for the right candidate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Compensation: $175,000 - $300,000 + with bonuses, plus excellent benefits
• Growth: Equity partner opportunity

Confidentiality and discretion are assured.