Associate Attorney - Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions

Lippes Mathias LLP•Jacksonville, FL

7d•$125,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Lippes Mathias is seeking an associate attorney with 3–8+ years of corporate transactional experience to join its growing Corporate, Private Equity, and Mergers & Acquisitions practice groups. The Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions team focuses on the lower middle market and advises clients, including private equity firms and independent sponsors, on sophisticated transactions. The team provides business-oriented, risk-adjusted legal advice to help clients achieve their goals and close deals. Depending on seniority, the candidate should have experience with one or more of the following: purchases and sales of companies, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance. The selected candidate will work directly with clients, including middle-market private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups. Candidates must have private-company M&A experience, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and acting as second chair on a deal by running key aspects under the supervision of a partner or counsel. The role offers a collegial, team-oriented environment with training and guidance to support professional development. The firm offers associate development through its Wayfinder Academy, mentorship, and regular conversations with the director of engagement. The firm prefers candidates based in Buffalo or Rochester, New York, or Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach, Florida, but may consider remote or hybrid arrangements depending on seniority and experience.

Requirements

3–8+ years of corporate transactional experience.
Experience in private-company M&A, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements.
Experience acting as second chair on a deal and running key aspects under partner or counsel supervision.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Admission to the New York State Bar or Florida bar.
Client-service orientation and desire to develop business over time.
Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills, comfortable managing multiple matters simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong legal advocacy and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with purchases and/or sales of companies, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, or corporate governance.
Based in Buffalo or Rochester, New York, or Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach, Florida.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on sophisticated private equity and mergers and acquisitions transactions, particularly in the lower middle market.
Work directly with private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups.
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements for private-company M&A transactions.
Act as second chair on deals, running key aspects under the supervision of a partner or counsel.
Depending on experience, work on company purchases and sales, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance.