Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate (Mid-Level)

Our client, a global Am Law 100 firm, seeks a mid-level Corporate Associate (4–6 years) to join its Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-performance team on sophisticated transactions for domestic and international clients.

You will work with private equity sponsors, family offices, portfolio companies, founder-led businesses, and other clients on buyouts, add-on acquisitions, growth equity investments, recapitalizations, and exits across a range of industries, including healthcare, technology, professional services, infrastructure, insurance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and financial services.

Your Role:

• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, including letters of intent, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
• Manage due diligence processes, including reviewing contracts, corporate records, and regulatory materials.
• Coordinate with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation colleagues on transaction-related issues.
• Participate in client meetings and conference calls, providing strategic input and updates.
• Assist 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, 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 ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cross-border transactions.
• Experience advising private equity funds or portfolio companies.
• Comfort working directly with clients and managing multiple deals simultaneously.

Why Fort Lauderdale:

This position offers access to sophisticated M&A and private equity work with the resources of a global platform, set in a vibrant South Florida location between Miami and West Palm Beach. Enjoy the benefits of a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, numerous career growth opportunities, and the lifestyle advantages of Fort Lauderdale's dining, Riverwalk, beaches, and boating.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and law school transcript(s).

• 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, 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 ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.