Senior Associate – Public Company Mergers & Acquisitions Group - FTL
About the role
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a senior level Associate (6 – 8+ years) in the Public Company, Mergers and Acquisitions group, of their Fort Lauderdale office.
Responsibilities
- Leading M&A 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.
- Cooking with specialists across the firm 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.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Florida Bar.
- 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.
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
Strong focus on M&A, leadership, communication, and client management skills.
Benefits
Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GT’s 50+ locations worldwide.
Why Greenberg Traurig – Fort Lauderdale?
- Access to high-caliber work with the resources of an international Am Law 100 firm.
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service.
- Join a fast-growing market - South Florida is one of the nation's 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.
Application
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Diamond.Richardson@gtlaw.com.
EEO Statement
GT 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.