Corporate, Securities & M&A Associate Attorney

VCG Attorney Recruiting; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

VCG Attorney Recruiting is seeking a mid-level associate for its Corporate, Securities, and M&A group in South Florida. The role involves handling corporate transactions, capital markets work, and M&A matters with immediate substantive involvement on active deal teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of firm experience in a genuine corporate/M&A practice, demonstrated deal reps, strong time management, and client-facing polish in a lean, mentorship-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of corporate/M&A practice at a firm.
• Demonstrated deal experience including due diligence and drafting.
• Strong time management in lean deal teams.
• Client-facing polish and responsiveness to sophisticated clients.

Responsibilities

• Own discrete workstreams within transactions (due diligence, drafting/reviewing documents, closing mechanics, schedules).
• Interface directly with clients under partner supervision.
• Coordinate with tax, employment, IP teams as deals require.
• Operate with minimal oversight on routine tasks while escalating judgments as needed.

Skills

Corporate/M&A experience

Due diligence

Client-facing

Time management

Job description

Experience Level: 2–5 years (mid-level associate)

Location: Multiple locations throughout South Florida - In Office

Role Overview

Filling a mid-level associate need within the Corporate, Securities, and M&A group. Candidate will be staffed on active deal teams handling corporate transactions, capital markets work, and M&A matters — expect immediate substantive involvement rather than a long ramp-up period.

Core Responsibilities

• Own discrete workstreams within larger transactions (due diligence, drafting/reviewing transaction documents, closing mechanics, disclosure schedules, etc.)
• Interface directly with clients on select matters under partner supervision
• Coordinate across internal teams (tax, employment, IP) as deals require
• Expected to work with minimal oversight on routine tasks while escalating judgment calls appropriately

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2–5 years at a firm with a genuine corporate/M&A practice (not a generalist background) — big-law or strong regional-firm pedigree preferred
• Demonstrated deal reps: has run diligence, drafted definitive agreements, managed closing checklists
• Strong time management — this group runs lean and associates juggle multiple live deals simultaneously
• Client-facing polish; some clients are sophisticated repeat players who expect responsiveness
• Culture fit: collegial, low-ego, receptive to mentorship from senior partners

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