Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate (Mid-Level)

Tampa, Florida | Full-time | 4–6 years of experience

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm consistently ranked among the Am Law Global 100, seeks a mid-level Corporate Associate to join its Corporate M&A and private equity practices in the Tampa office. The role involves working with private equity sponsors, family offices, portfolio companies, founder-led businesses, and other clients on buyouts, add-on acquisitions, growth equity investments, recapitalizations, and exits. Associates take ownership of workstreams on sophisticated domestic and international M&A and private equity transactions across industries including healthcare, technology, professional services, infrastructure, insurance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and financial services, supported by GT’s global platform of transactional and regulatory specialists.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key M&A and private equity transaction documents, including letters of intent, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
• Managing due diligence processes, including reviewing contracts, corporate records, and regulatory materials.
• Coordinating with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation colleagues on transaction-related issues.
• Participating in client meetings and conference calls, providing strategic input and updates.
• Assisting with closing preparations, including drafting closing deliverables and ensuring post-closing obligations are met.

Qualifications

• J.D. with excellent academics from a well-respected, ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.
• 4–6 years of substantive M&A, private equity, and general corporate experience at a national or regional law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a high-volume practice.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-border transactions.
• Experience advising private equity funds or portfolio companies.
• Comfort working directly with clients and managing multiple deals simultaneously.

Why Greenberg Traurig

• Access to sophisticated M&A and private equity work with the resources of a global firm.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service.
• Join a fast-growing market — Florida is one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets.
• Tampa lifestyle: enjoy the area’s beaches, vibrant cultural scenes, professional sports, and year-round sunshine while working on sophisticated, market-leading deals.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GT’s 50+ locations worldwide.