Platform M&A & Private Equity Associate

Akerman LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP seeks a Corporate Associate with 5 to 8 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing control-oriented private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in a broad range of transactional matters, including platform acquisitions, add-on investments, dispositions, joint ventures, and minority investments.

Candidates should be adept at managing multiple aspects of complex transactions, including

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida or New York Bar, depending on office location.
• At least five years of corporate experience at an Am Law 100 firm representing private equity sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Structure and negotiate complex M&A and private equity transactions.
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate deal execution.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and investment agreements.
• Represent PE sponsors and portfolio companies across platforms, add-ons, dispositions, JVs, and minority investments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Due diligence

Analytical abilities

Writing abilities

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks a Corporate Associate with 5 to 8 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing control-oriented private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in a broad range of transactional matters, including platform acquisitions, add-on investments, dispositions, joint ventures, and minority investments.

Candidates should be adept at managing multiple aspects of complex transactions, including