Associate Attorney - Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions

Lippes Mathias LLP•Saint Petersburg, 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 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, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups—on sophisticated transactions. The team provides business-oriented, risk-adjusted legal advice to help clients accomplish their goals and close deals. The selected candidate will work directly with clients and become a key team member in a collegial, team-oriented environment. The firm provides training and guidance to help associates develop and grow their professional skills. Depending on seniority, relevant experience may include purchases and sales of companies, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance. Candidates must have experience in private company M&A, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and serving as second chair on a deal—running key aspects under the supervision of a partner or counsel. The firm offers associate development through its Wayfinder Academy, regular feedback meetings with the director of engagement, and a mentorship program. The role is preferably based in Buffalo or Rochester, New York, or Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach, Florida. Remote and/or hybrid arrangements may be considered based on the candidate’s seniority and experience.

Requirements

3–8+ years of corporate transactional experience.
Experience in private company M&A, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements.
Experience serving 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 the Florida Bar.
Client-service orientation and desire to develop business over time.
Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong legal advocacy and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the following, depending on seniority: purchases and sales of companies, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance.
Preference for being in the office in Buffalo or Rochester, New York, or Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach, Florida; remote and/or hybrid work may be considered based on seniority and experience.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on sophisticated lower-middle-market private equity and mergers and acquisitions transactions.
Work directly with clients, including private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups.
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements for private company M&A transactions.
Run key aspects of deals as second chair under the supervision of a partner or counsel.
Depending on seniority and experience, work on company purchases and sales, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance.
Manage multiple matters, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Develop client relationships and work toward developing business over time.