Corporate – M & A Associate (Mid-Level) - Fort Lauderdale Office

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a mid-level Associate (4 – 6 years) in the Corporate Practice, Mergers and Acquisitions group, of their Fort Lauderdale office.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key 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.
• Cooking 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. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.
• 4-6 years of substantive M&A 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package.

Skills

Substantive M&A and general corporate experience, 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.

Benefits

Access to high-caliber work with the resources of an international Am Law 100 firm, collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service, opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GT’s 45+ locations worldwide, Fort Lauderdale lifestyle—enjoy the area’s beaches, vibrant cultural scene, and year-round sunshine while working on sophisticated, market-leading deals.

Why 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.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GT’s 45+ locations worldwide.
• Fort Lauderdale lifestyle—enjoy the area’s beaches, vibrant cultural scene, and year-round sunshine while working on sophisticated, market-leading deals.

Application

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

Contact

Please email Jackie.Smith@gtlaw.com for all agencies interested in submitting candidates. 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.