Corporate M&A/Private Equity Associate

Akerman LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP seeks a Corporate Associate in Miami with 3 to 8 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions. The ideal candidate must possess strong negotiation and drafting skills, excellent analytical abilities, and a practical approach to problem-solving.

The position focuses on managing aspects of complex transactions and requires a Juris Doctor degree along with admission to the Florida or New York Bar. This position can be based in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York, or Orlando offices.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Substantial experience representing private equity sponsors.
• Experience at an Am Law 100 firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple aspects of complex transactions.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate purchase and investment agreements.
• Coordinate deal execution.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Admission to Florida or New York Bar

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks a Corporate Associate with 3 to 8 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing control-oriented private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in a broad range of transactional matters, including platform acquisitions, add-on investments, dispositions, joint ventures, and minority investments. Candidates should be adept at managing multiple aspects of complex transactions, including structuring, due diligence, drafting and negotiating purchase and investment agreements, and coordinating deal execution. Must possess strong negotiating and drafting skills, excellent analytical and writing abilities, and a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving. Candidates must have at least three years of corporate experience at an Am Law 100 firm representing private equity sponsors. This position can be based in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York, or Orlando offices. Qualified applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the Florida or New York Bar (depending on office location), or a willingness to sit for the next available examination.

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