Senior M&A, Private Equity & Securities 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

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