Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate

Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate (Mid-Level)

Tampa, Florida | Full-time | 4–6 years of experience

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, is seeking a full-time, mid-level Corporate Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join our Corporate M&A and private equity practices in our Tampa, Florida, office.  We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.  GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100.  In this role, you 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.  This is an opportunity to take ownership of workstreams in sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions for domestic and international clients.  Our team advises on transactions across industries, including healthcare, technology, professional services, infrastructure, insurance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and financial services, with support from GT’s global platform of transactional and regulatory lawyers and other specialists.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of transaction workstreams on sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions for domestic and international clients. Our practice includes buyouts, add-on acquisitions, growth equity investments, recapitalizations, and exits. Our team handles deals across industries including healthcare, technology, professional services, infrastructure, insurance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and financial services, with support from GT’s global platform of transactional and regulatory lawyers and other specialists.  Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and J.D. transcript online through the GT website.  Transcripts do not need to be official copies. 

Your Role

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key M&A and private equity transaction documents, including letters of intent, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
• Managing due diligence processes, including reviewing contracts, corporate records, and regulatory materials.
• Coordinating with tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation colleagues on transaction-related issues.
• Participating in client meetings and conference calls, providing strategic input and updates.
• Assisting with closing preparations, including drafting closing deliverables and ensuring post-closing obligations are met.

Qualifications

• J.D. with excellent academics from a well-respected,  ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to become admitted promptly.
• 4–6 years of substantive M&A, private equity, and general corporate experience at a national or regional law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a high-volume practice.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-border transactions.
• Experience advising private equity funds or portfolio companies.
• Comfort working directly with clients and managing multiple deals simultaneously.

Why Greenberg Traurig in Tampa

• Access to sophisticated M&A and private equity work with the resources of a global firm.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service.
• Join a fast-growing market - Florida is one of the nations' fastest-growing markets.
• Tampa lifestyle-enjoy the area's beaches, vibrant cultural scenes, professional sports, and year-round sunshine while working on sophisticated, market-leading deals.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GT's 50+ locations worldwide.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.