Senior Corporate, M&A, Securities & Private Equity Associate

Holland & Knight LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP in Birmingham, AL seeks a senior-level associate for its Corporate M&A & Securities Practice. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions and strong drafting and negotiating skills on acquisition agreements and related documents.

The role emphasizes supporting private equity sponsors and portfolio companies across the investment lifecycle, including platform acquisitions, add-ons, governance, and exits, with a focus on middle-market

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and related documentation.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex deal documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Support private equity sponsors and portfolio companies through the investment lifecycle.
• Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements and related M&A documents.
• Manage internal and external client relationships and coordinate with deal teams.

Skills

M&A expertise

Private equity

Acquisition agreements

Drafting & negotiating

Client relations

Job description

Overview

• Requires strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and the full suite of documentation used in M&A & private equity transactions, with proficiency in drafting and negotiating these documents.
• Strongly prefers a proven track record supporting private equity sponsors and portfolio companies across the investment lifecycle (initial platform acquisitions, add-ons, portfolio company governance and exits), and familiarity with middle-market deal structures.

Posting details

Holland & Knight LLP seeks a senior-level associate to join its dynamic Corporate M&A & Securities Practice. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience with an emphasis on M&A and private equity transactions. Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and the full suite of documentation used in M&A & private equity transactions, as well as proficiency in drafting and negotiating the same. A proven track record supporting private equity sponsors and portfolio companies across the investment lifecycle (initial platform acquisitions, add-ons, portfolio company governance and exits), and familiarity with middle-market deal structures, are strongly preferred. Candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a high degree of maturity and business sense, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships. Excellent academic credentials are required and large national or international law firm experience is preferred. Holland & Knight possesses a collegial atmosphere and provides its professionals with a large international platform with tangible opportunities for professional growth and advancement.