Junior M&A & Private Equity Associate

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Fort Lauderdale, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a junior Corporate Associate (2–4 years) for the M&A and private equity group. This full-time onsite role offers exposure to domestic and international transactions and collaboration with a global platform.

You will draft and negotiate acquisition agreements, manage due diligence streams, coordinate with tax, real estate, and other specialists, and work directly with clients. Florida Bar admission required, J.D.

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.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating acquisition agreements and ancillary agreements for complex M&A and private equity transactions.
• Leading critical transaction workstreams, with guidance from senior lawyers, such as due diligence (including matters involving representations and warranties insurance).
• Coordinating with tax, employee benefits, real estate, and other internal and external specialists.
• Working directly with clients on these workstreams.
• Assisting with closing preparations, including drafting closing deliverables and ensuring post-closing obligations are met.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Independent worker

Team player

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a junior Corporate Associate (2–4 years) for the M&A and private equity group. This full-time onsite role offers exposure to domestic and international transactions and collaboration with a global platform.

You will draft and negotiate acquisition agreements, manage due diligence streams, coordinate with tax, real estate, and other specialists, and work directly with clients. Florida Bar admission required, J.D.