Corporate M&A/Private Equity Associate

Akerman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k Profit Sharing Plan

Pre-tax transit or parking benefit

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a Corporate Associate in New York with 3 to 8 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions. The ideal candidate will manage complex transactions, focusing on structure and negotiations for private equity sponsors. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $250,000 to $400,000.

Among the benefits provided are annual discretionary bonuses, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401k Profit Sharing Plan. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to the Florida or New York Bar.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Substantial experience representing control-oriented private equity sponsors.
• At least three years of corporate 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

Negotiating skills

Analytical abilities

Drafting skills

Business-oriented problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school

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.

Annual base salary: $250,000 - $400,000 (Akerman LLP is not a lock-step firm. The exact amount of salary for this position is dependent on a variety of factors). In addition to base salary, Akerman offers an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, professional and client development allowance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan), and a pre-tax transit or parking benefit (depending on location).

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• 2026 Law Firm of the Year for LBO and Private Equity (Best Lawyers)
• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report (BTI Consulting)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

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