Senior M&A, Private Equity & Securities Associate

Holland & Knight LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP seeks a senior-level associate for its Corporate M&A and Securities Practice in Birmingham, AL. Candidates should have 2-5 years' experience focused on M&A and private equity, with strong drafting and negotiation skills for acquisition agreements and related documentation.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating complex deal documents, supporting PE sponsors through the investment lifecycle, and navigating middle-market structures.

Qualifications

• Must have strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and M&A docs.
• Experience with private equity transactions across the lifecycle.
• Familiarity with middle-market deal structures and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and finalize acquisition agreements and related documents.
• Support private equity sponsors through the investment lifecycle.
• Manage internal and external client relationships and communications.

Skills

M&A drafting

Negotiation

Legal documentation

Private equity

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Holland & Knight LLP seeks a senior-level associate for its Corporate M&A and Securities Practice in Birmingham, AL. Candidates should have 2-5 years' experience focused on M&A and private equity, with strong drafting and negotiation skills for acquisition agreements and related documentation.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating complex deal documents, supporting PE sponsors through the investment lifecycle, and navigating middle-market structures.