Corporate – M & A Associate (Junior Level)

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a junior level Associate (2-4 years) in the Corporate Practice, Mergers and Acquisitions group, of their Fort Lauderdale office.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating acquisition agreements and ancillary agreements for complex M&A and private equity transactions.
• Leading critical transaction workstreams such as due diligence (including for rep and warranty insurance transactions).
• Managing tax, benefits, real estate and other internal and external specialists.
• Interface with the client on these workstreams.
• Aiding in closing preparations, including drafting closing deliverables, and ensuring post-closing obligations are met.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.
• 2-4 years of 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.
• Motivated candidate with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, and a proven willingness to accept significant responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-border transactions.
• Familiarity with private equity transactions.
• Comfort working directly with clients and managing multiple deals simultaneously.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Full-time position based in our Fort Lauderdale office.

Skills

Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package.

Greenberg Traurig – Fort Lauderdale

• Access to high-caliber work with the resources of an international Am Law 100 firm.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service.
• Join a fast-growing market - South Florida is one of the nations’ fastest-growing markets and Fort Lauderdale sits at the center.
• Fort Lauderdale lifestyle—enjoy the area’s beaches, vibrant cultural scene, 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.

Application

Application documents: Resume and law school transcript(s) are required.

Contact Information

Please email Jackie.Smith@gtlaw.com for inquiries or to submit your application. Please note that an agreement must be in place before we can review any candidates.

Greenberg Traurig is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.