Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Associate with 3 to 8 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions for their Orlando, FL office. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing control-oriented private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in a broad range of transactional matters.

Duties

• Represent private equity sponsors in platform acquisitions, add-on investments, and dispositions.
• Manage joint ventures and minority investments.
• Oversee multiple aspects of complex transactions, including structuring and due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and investment agreements.
• Coordinate deal execution effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of corporate experience at an Am Law 100 firm.
• Strong negotiating and drafting skills.
• Excellent analytical and writing abilities.
• Practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Florida or New York Bar, or willingness to sit for the next available examination.

Skills

• Ability to manage complex transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Benefits

• Benefits are not explicitly listed in the source.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.