Senior Corporate M & Associate - Fort Lauderdale Office

Overview

Senior Corporate M&A Associate - Fort Lauderdale or Tampa Office. Greenberg Traurig, LLP is seeking a senior level Associate (6–8+ years) in the Corporate Practice, Mergers and Acquisitions group, based in Fort Lauderdale or Tampa. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is a global law firm; the Corporate Associate will work with clients of varying sizes and across industries, leveraging GT’s platform to deliver full-service counsel.

This role suits a candidate who thrives on managing sophisticated transactions, leading deal teams, and working directly with clients on strategic initiatives.

This role supports deals across industries including healthcare, technology, infrastructure, insurance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and financial services.

• 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 in tax, regulatory, IP, and finance 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.

• 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.

• Significant experience with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Prior representation of private equity funds and portfolio companies.
• Strong network of business contacts in the South Florida market.

• Resume and law school transcript(s) are required.

• Access to high-caliber work with the resources of an international Am Law 100 firm.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service.
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing market in South Florida.
• Fort Lauderdale lifestyle with beaches, cultural scene, and year-round sunshine.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GT’s 45+ locations worldwide.

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.