Corporate – M & A Associate (Junior Level)

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a junior level Associate (2-4 years) in the Corporate Practice, Mergers and Acquisitions group, of our Fort Lauderdale office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Corporate Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country. This is a full-time position based in our Fort Lauderdale office.

This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions for high-profile clients—both domestic and international—while enjoying the unique quality of life that South Florida offers. Our team handles deals across industries including healthcare, technology, infrastructure, insurance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and financial services, leveraging GT’s global platform to deliver seamless, full-service counsel.

What Your Day May Look Like

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating acquisition agreements and ancillary agreements for complex M&A and private equity transactions.
• Lead critical transaction workstreams such as due diligence (including for rep and warranty insurance transactions).
• Manage tax, benefits, real estate and other internal and external specialists.
• Interface with the client on these workstreams.
• 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.
• 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.
• Motivated candidate with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, and a proven willingness to accept significant responsibility.
• 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.

Application documents

Resume and law school transcript(s) are required.

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.
• Join a fast-growing market - South Florida is one of the nations’ 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.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GT’s 50+ locations worldwide.

For all agencies interested in submitting candidates, please note that an agreement must be in place before we can review any candidates. ​

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 and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.