Junior Corporate / M&A Associate

Larson Maddox; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox in Tampa, FL is seeking a Junior Corporate / M&A Associate to join its growing corporate practice. This role focuses on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters, offering meaningful exposure to deal work early in your career.

The ideal candidate has 0-3 years of legal experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and a demonstrated interest in corporate and transactional law.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of legal experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Interest in corporate/M&A or transactional law.
• Strong academics and writing abilities.
• Bar admission or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and other strategic transactions.
• Support attorneys through due diligence, drafting, negotiation, signing, and closing.
• Draft and review corporate agreements and organizational documents.
• Assist with entity formation, corporate governance, and general corporate matters.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and transactional matters.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients to gain hands-on experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Legal research

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

A growing corporate practice is seeking a Junior Corporate / M&A Associate to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney interested in building a long-term practice focused on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.

The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of experience and a demonstrated interest in corporate and transactional law. Direct M&A experience is not required, provided the candidate can show meaningful exposure to or interest in corporate work through coursework, internships, clerkships, summer associate experience, prior professional experience, or other relevant involvement.

M&A Associate Attorney Responsibilities:

• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and other strategic transactions
• Support attorneys throughout all stages of a transaction, including due diligence, drafting, negotiation, signing, and closing
• Draft and review corporate agreements, ancillary transaction documents, resolutions, consents, and organizational documents
• Assist with entity formation, corporate governance, and general corporate matters
• Conduct legal research and provide support on a variety of corporate and transactional matters
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients while developing hands-on transactional experience

M&A Associate Attorney Qualifications:

• 0-3 years of legal experience
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Demonstrated interest in corporate, M&A, or transactional law through coursework, internships, clerkships, summer associate experience, professional experience, or similar exposure
• Strong academic credentials, writing skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interest in developing a long-term corporate/M&A practice
• Admission to the applicable state bar, or eligibility to become admitted

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers a junior attorney the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on transactional experience, work closely with experienced corporate attorneys, and develop a strong foundation across M&A and general corporate matters. The team is open to candidates who may not yet have extensive deal experience but can demonstrate a clear and genuine commitment to building a career in corporate law.