Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate (Senior Level)

Tampa, Florida | Full-time | 6–8+ years of experience

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, is seeking a senior-level associate to join its Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), and private equity practice in the Tampa, Florida office. The role involves working with private equity sponsors, family offices, portfolio companies, founder-led businesses, and other businesses on buyouts, add-on acquisitions, growth equity investments, recapitalizations, and exits 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 lawyers and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Leading M&A and private equity transactions from inception to closing, including structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Serving as primary contact for clients, advising on legal, strategic, and business considerations.
• Supervising and mentoring junior associates and paralegals in all phases of deal work.
• Coordinating with specialists in tax, regulatory, IP, and finance to address complex transactional issues.
• Handling high-stakes negotiations and drafting principal transaction agreements.
• Managing post-closing matters, including purchase price adjustments, integration issues, and dispute resolution.

Requirements

• J.D. with excellent academics from a well-respected, ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to The Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.
• 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.
• Interest in building long-term client relationships in Florida and nationally.

Why Greenberg Traurig in Tampa

• 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.