Associate Attorney - Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions

Lippes Mathias LLP•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Lippes Mathias is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–8+ years of corporate transactional experience to join its Corporate, Private Equity, and Mergers & Acquisitions practice groups. The firm’s Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions team focuses on the lower middle market and advises private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups on sophisticated transactions. The team provides business-oriented, risk-adjusted legal advice and works to help clients accomplish their goals and close deals. Depending on seniority, the attorney may work on purchases and sales of companies, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance. The selected candidate will work directly with clients and serve as a key team member in a collegial, team-oriented environment, with training and guidance to develop professional skills. Candidates must have private-company M&A experience, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and serving as second chair on a deal by running key aspects under a partner’s or counsel’s supervision. The role is preferred in the firm's offices in Buffalo or Rochester, New York, or Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach, Florida. Remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered based on the candidate’s seniority and experience. The firm offers associate development and mentorship through its Wayfinder Academy and mentorship program, as well as regular opportunities to provide feedback to the director of engagement.

Requirements

3–8+ years of corporate transactional experience.
Experience with private-company M&A, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements.
Experience acting as second chair on a deal and running key aspects under the supervision of a partner or counsel.
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, depending on seniority.
Preference for working from an office in Buffalo, Rochester, Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach; remote or hybrid work may be considered based on seniority and experience.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on private equity and middle-market mergers and acquisitions transactions.
Work on the purchase and/or sale of companies, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance, depending on seniority.
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements for private-company M&A transactions.
Run key aspects of deals as a second chair under the supervision of a partner or counsel.
Work directly with clients, including private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups.
Manage multiple matters and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Develop client relationships and business over time.