Senior Associate – Public Company Mergers & Acquisitions Group - FTL

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A global law firm is looking for a senior level Associate in their Fort Lauderdale office. The role involves leading M&A transactions, advising clients, and mentoring junior team members. Required qualifications include a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to the Florida Bar, and 6–8+ years of corporate transactional experience. This position offers the chance to work on sophisticated transactions in a collaborative environment within a top-tier firm.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of corporate transactional experience, focusing on M&A at a leading firm.
• Ability to independently manage all aspects of a transaction.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage all aspects of a transaction.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A transactions from inception to closing.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, advising on legal and strategic matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals.
• Coordinating with specialists across the firm to address complex transactional issues.
• Handling high-stakes negotiations and drafting principal transaction agreements.
• Managing post-closing matters, including purchase price adjustments, integration issues, and dispute resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Cross-border transactions

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to the Florida Bar

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a senior level Associate (6 – 8+ years) in the Public Company, Mergers and Acquisitions group, of our Fort Lauderdale office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country. This is a full-time position based in our Fort Lauderdale office. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives on managing sophisticated transactions, leading teams, and working directly with clients on strategic initiatives. Our team handles public company transactions across a broad range of industries, leveraging GT’s global platform to deliver seamless, full-service counsel.

What Your Day May Look Like

• Leading M&A transactions from inception to closing, including structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Serving as primary contact for clients, advising on legal, strategic, and business considerations.
• Supervising and mentoring junior associates and paralegals in all phases of deal work.
• Coordinating with specialists across the firm to address complex transactional issues.
• Handling high-stakes negotiations and drafting principal transaction agreements.
• Managing post-closing matters, including purchase price adjustments, integration issues, and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• 6–8+ years of corporate transactional experience, with a strong focus on M&A, at a leading law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage all aspects of a transaction.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Application documents

• Resume and law school transcript(s) are required.

Why Greenberg Traurig – Fort Lauderdale?

• Access to high-caliber work with the resources of an international Am Law 100 firm.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service.
• Join a fast-growing market - South Florida is one of the nations’ fastest-growing markets and Fort Lauderdale sits at the center.
• Fort Lauderdale lifestyle—enjoy the area’s beaches, vibrant cultural scene, and year-round sunshine while working on sophisticated, market-leading deals.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GT’s 50+ locations worldwide.

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