Mid-Level Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate

Greenberg Traurig LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig LLP in Tampa seeks a qualified attorney with substantive M&A and private equity experience to join our team. The role offers ownership of workstreams across sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions, with opportunities to interact directly with clients and manage multiple deals simultaneously.

The candidate will draft, review, and negotiate core transaction documents, coordinate due diligence, and collaborate with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation colleagues

Qualifications

• Substantive M&A, private equity, and general corporate experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deals and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with cross-border transactions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate core transaction documents (LOIs, APAs, SPAs, mergers).
• Lead due diligence and coordinate with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation teams.
• Participate in client meetings to provide strategic input and guidance.
• Assist with closing preparations and deal closings.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity experience

Drafting and negotiating

Project management

Cross-border transactions

Job description

Overview

• The practice works with private equity sponsors, family offices, portfolio companies, founder-led businesses, and other businesses on a range of deal types including buyouts, add-on acquisitions, growth equity investments, recapitalizations, and exits.
• The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of workstreams in sophisticated domestic and international M&A and private equity transactions.
• The team advises on transactions across diverse industries, such as healthcare, technology, professional services, infrastructure, insurance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and financial services, supported by GT's global platform of transactional and regulatory specialists.
• Core responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key M&A and private equity transaction documents, including letters of intent, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
• Further responsibilities involve managing due diligence processes, coordinating with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation colleagues on transaction-related issues, participating in client meetings to provide strategic input, and assisting with closing preparations.
• Candidates must possess substantive M&A, private equity, and general corporate experience, coupled with strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with cross-border transactions, advising private equity funds or portfolio companies, and comfort working directly with clients while managing multiple deals simultaneously.