Senior Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Senior Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Associate for its Fort Lauderdale office. The role offers responsibility for managing sophisticated transactions and direct client interaction across industries.

You will lead deal teams, advise on strategic considerations, and drive multi-party negotiations from start to finish. Ideal candidates bring 6–8+ years of M&A experience at a leading law firm, strong leadership and client-management skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• 6–8+ years of corporate transactional experience, with a strong M&A focus.
• 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, including structuring and execution.
• Serve as primary client contact on legal, strategic, and business matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals.
• Coordinate with tax, regulatory, IP, and finance specialists on complex issues.
• Draft principal transaction agreements and handle high-stakes negotiations.
• Manage post-closing matters, including adjustments, integration, and disputes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Negotiation

Drafting

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Associate for its Fort Lauderdale office. This full-time position offers the opportunity to manage sophisticated transactions and work directly with clients across various industries. The role is ideal for candidates who excel in leading deal teams and strategic initiatives.

Duties

• Lead M&A transactions from inception to closing, including structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, advising on legal, strategic, and business considerations.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals in all phases of deal work.
• Coordinate with specialists in tax, regulatory, IP, and finance to address complex transactional issues.
• Handle high-stakes negotiations and draft principal transaction agreements.
• Manage post-closing matters, including purchase price adjustments, integration issues, and dispute resolution.

Requirements

• 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.
• Prior representation of private equity funds and portfolio companies.
• Strong network of business contacts in the South Florida market.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Client relationship management.

Benefits

• Access to high-caliber work with the resources of an international firm.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration.