Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a senior level Associate (6 – 8+ years) in the Public Company, 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 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 role is ideal for a candidate who thrives on managing sophisticated transactions, leading teams, and working directly with clients on strategic initiatives. Our team handles public company transactions across a broad range of industries, leveraging GT’s global platform to deliver seamless, full-service counsel.
What Your Day May Look Like
- 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.
- Coordinating 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.
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.
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Florida Bar
- 6-8+ years of corporate transactional experience
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage transactions
- Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills
Greenberg Traurig Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greenberg Traurig and has not been reviewed or approved by Greenberg Traurig.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as competitive at “market” levels for junior associates in major offices, with predictable early-career compensation in larger markets.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as up to 18 weeks for primary caregivers and up to 6 weeks for secondary caregivers, alongside adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to a $35,000 lifetime maximum and fertility coverage caps.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with comments pointing to strong medical/dental/vision offerings and high employer coverage of healthcare costs in some plans.
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What We Do
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.








