Senior Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate

We are seeking a senior corporate associate with 6–8+ years of experience to join our M&A and private equity practice in our Fort Lauderdale office. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

You will work on sophisticated transactions for private equity sponsors, family offices, portfolio companies, founder-led businesses, and other clients, handling buyouts, add-on acquisitions, growth equity investments, recapitalizations, and exits. Our team operates across healthcare, technology, professional services, infrastructure, insurance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and financial services, supported by a global platform of transactional and regulatory specialists.

Your Role:

• Lead M&A and private equity transactions from inception to closing, including structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Serve as primary client contact, advising on legal, strategic, and business considerations.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals throughout deal work.
• Coordinate with specialists in tax, regulatory, IP, and finance to resolve complex transactional issues.
• Handle high-stakes negotiations and draft principal transaction agreements.
• Manage 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, or willingness to become admitted promptly.
• 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.
• Prior representation of private equity funds and portfolio companies.
• Interest in building long-term client relationships in South Florida and nationally.

Fort Lauderdale offers a dynamic work environment with ready access to sophisticated M&A and private equity matters, plus a desirable South Florida lifestyle.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.
• 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.