Senior Associate – Public Company Mergers & Acquisitions Group - FTL

Greenberg Traurig • Fort Lauderdale, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a senior level Associate (6 – 8+ years) in the Public Company, Mergers and Acquisitions group, of our Fort Lauderdale office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country. This is a full-time position based in our Fort Lauderdale office. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives on managing sophisticated transactions, leading teams, and working directly with clients on strategic initiatives. Our team handles public company transactions across a broad range of industries, leveraging GT’s global platform to deliver seamless, full-service counsel.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Responsibilities

• 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 across the firm 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees