Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Junior Level

BCG Attorney Search; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to international firm resources

Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture

Career growth & cross-office projects

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Fort Lauderdale seeks a junior M&A Associate to handle complex corporate transactions for national and international clients. The role emphasizes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating acquisition agreements, leading due diligence, and coordinating with tax, real estate, and other specialists.

Candidates must have a JD from an accredited law school, be admitted or willing to be admitted to the Florida Bar, and possess 2–4 years of M&A/private equity experience at a law firm.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.
• 2–4 years of M&A, private equity, and general corporate experience at a national or regional law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition and ancillary agreements for complex M&A and private equity transactions.
• Lead critical transaction workstreams, including due diligence.
• Interface with clients on transaction workstreams.
• Coordinate with tax, real estate, and other specialists.
• Assist with closing preparations and ensure post-closing obligations are met.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior-level Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Associate for its Fort Lauderdale office. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions for high-profile clients across various industries, both domestically and internationally, while enjoying the unique quality of life in South Florida.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition and ancillary agreements for complex M&A and private equity transactions.
• Lead critical transaction workstreams, including due diligence.
• Manage tax, benefits, real estate, and other specialists.
• Interface with clients on transaction workstreams.
• Assist with closing preparations and ensure post-closing obligations are met.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.
• 2-4 years of M&A, private equity, and general corporate experience at a national or regional law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-volume practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to accept significant responsibility.

Preferred qualifications

• Preferred qualificationsExperience with cross-border transactions.
• Familiarity with private equity transactions.
• Comfort working directly with clients and managing multiple deals simultaneously.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.

Skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and maturity.

Benefits

• Access to high-caliber work with the resources of an international firm.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration.