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

Role Overview: We are seeking a junior Corporate Associate with 2–4 years of experience to join our M&A and private equity practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This full-time role offers the chance to work on sophisticated domestic and international transactions within a global law firm's platform.

Practice Focus: You will handle 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. You'll collaborate with specialists in tax, employee benefits, real estate, and other areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition and ancillary agreements for complex M&A and private equity deals.
• Lead critical workstreams—such as due diligence (including reps-and-warranties insurance)—with guidance from senior lawyers.
• Coordinate with internal and external specialists across transactional and regulatory teams.
• Work directly with clients on transaction execution and post-closing obligations.
• Assist with closing preparations, including drafting deliverables and ensuring post-closing compliance.

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 independently and as part of a team in a high-volume practice.
• Demonstrated maturity, interpersonal skills, and willingness to take on significant responsibility.

Preferred:

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

Why This Role: Gain access to sophisticated M&A and private equity work with the resources of a global firm. Enjoy a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and a South Florida base with a vibrant lifestyle and career growth opportunities.

Equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace and non-discrimination on any protected basis.

• 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.
• Demonstrated maturity, interpersonal skills, and willingness to take on significant responsibility.