Senior M&A & Private Equity Associate

5 Legal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal seeks an associate to join its M&A and Private Equity Practice Group in a leading law firm environment. The ideal candidate will bring 6–8 years of M&A experience and a proven ability to draft and negotiate definitive agreements, manage deal processes, and maintain client relationships.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and the ability to oversee junior associates while handling day-to-day M&A matters for large regional, national, or international clients.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of M&A experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary documents.
• Managing deal processes and client relationships.
• Supervising junior associates and coordinating day-to-day matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary documents.
• Oversee the deal process from inception to close and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage and nurture client relationships and expectations.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates on M&A matters.

Skills

M&A Experience

Deal Negotiation

Client Relations

Team Leadership

Job description

5 Legal seeks an associate to join its M&A and Private Equity Practice Group in a leading law firm environment. The ideal candidate will bring 6–8 years of M&A experience and a proven ability to draft and negotiate definitive agreements, manage deal processes, and maintain client relationships.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and the ability to oversee junior associates while handling day-to-day M&A matters for large regional, national, or international clients.