Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate (Senior Level)

Greenberg Traurig•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig is seeking a full-time, senior-level associate with 6–8+ years of experience to join its Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), and private equity practice in its Tampa, Florida office. The associate will work with private equity sponsors, family offices, portfolio companies, founder-led businesses, and other businesses on buyouts, add-on acquisitions, growth equity investments, recapitalizations, and exits. The practice advises on transactions across industries including healthcare, technology, professional services, infrastructure, insurance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and financial services, supported by the firm's global transactional and regulatory platform. The role involves managing sophisticated transactions, leading deal teams, and working directly with clients on strategic initiatives. The associate will lead transactions from inception through closing, serve as a primary client contact, supervise junior team members, coordinate with specialists, negotiate and draft principal transaction agreements, and manage post-closing matters. The position is based in Tampa, Florida. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and J.D. transcript through the firm's website; transcripts need not be official copies.

Requirements

J.D. with excellent academics from a well-respected, ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to The Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.
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.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Prior representation of private equity funds and portfolio companies.
Interest in building long-term client relationships in Florida and nationally.

Responsibilities

Lead M&A and private equity transactions from inception to closing, including structuring, negotiation, and execution.
Serve as the primary contact for clients and advise on legal, strategic, and business considerations.
Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals throughout deal work.
Coordinate with tax, regulatory, intellectual property, and finance specialists on complex transactional issues.
Handle high-stakes negotiations and draft principal transaction agreements.
Manage post-closing matters, including purchase price adjustments, integration issues, and dispute resolution.