Corporate MA Private Equity Associate

Molina Executive Search; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm seeks a midlevel M&A and general corporate associate to advise private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on domestic and cross-border matters, from letters of intent through closing. The role requires 4–6 years of substantive M&A experience, a J.D., and Florida Bar admission or willingness.

You will lead transactions, supervise junior associates, and train teams while engaging with clients across healthcare, tech, infrastructure, manufacturing, hospitality, and financial

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; Florida Bar admission or willingness to obtain.
• 4–6 years of substantive M&A and general corporate experience at a national or regional firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions independently in a fast-paced practice.
• Cross-border transaction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in M&A and other investment transactions, providing strategic legal advice throughout the deal.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents, including letters of intent, asset and stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, and related documents.
• Manage transactions from inception through closing, including leading due diligence, coordinating work with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation colleagues, and preparing closing deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and calls, provide updates, and advise on deal strategy and post-closing obligations.
• Supervise and train junior associates on transaction teams.
• Draft private placement memoranda and subscription packages as needed.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Multitask

Cross-border transactions

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate

How this role can help you grow

Take ownership of private equity transactions from the initial letter of intent through closing. You’ll work directly with sponsors and portfolio companies, negotiate principal agreements, and help clients weigh risks and make decisions as deals progress. You’ll also develop as a team leader by supervising and training junior associates. The range of industries and cross-border work offers room to broaden your M&A practice.

Markets of interest: Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; and Chicago, Illinois
Experience: 4-6 years
Employment: Full-time
Base compensation: $310,000-$390,000, depending on experience and office location, plus benefits

A global law firm is seeking a midlevel associate with substantive M&A and general corporate experience. The associate will advise private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings, and other investment and general corporate matters. Clients span industries including healthcare, technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, hospitality, and financial services.

What you’ll do

• Represent private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in M&A and other investment transactions, providing strategic legal advice throughout the deal.

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents, including letters of intent, asset and stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, and related documents.

• Manage transactions from inception through closing, including leading due diligence, coordinating work with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation colleagues, and preparing closing deliverables.

• Participate in client meetings and calls, provide updates, and advise on deal strategy and post-closing obligations.

• Supervise and train junior associates on transaction teams.

• Draft private placement memoranda and subscription packages as needed.

What you’ll bring

• A J.D. from an accredited law school. For Florida opportunities, admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to obtain admission promptly.

• Four to six years of substantive M&A and general corporate experience at a national or regional law firm.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.

• The ability to manage multiple transactions, work independently, and collaborate in a fast-paced practice.

• Cross-border transaction experience is preferred.