Corporate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a talented Corporate Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and joint venture transactions. The ideal candidate should possess strong drafting and organizational skills coupled with excellent academic credentials. Am Law 100 law firm experience, a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and State Bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Draft and review legal documents related to corporate transactions.
• Handle private equity transactions, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Participate in venture capital transactions, providing legal counsel as needed.
• Manage joint venture transactions, addressing legal aspects and contractual requirements.
• Conduct due diligence in corporate transactions to identify legal risks and implications.
• Interact with clients, providing legal advice and support in corporate matters.
• Collaborate with legal teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of transactions.

Experience:

• Accumulate 3-5 years of private equity, venture capital, and joint venture transactional experience.
• Have experience working in an Am Law 100 law firm environment.

Educational Background:

Hold a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Bar Admission:

Maintain State Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Demonstrate strong drafting and organizational skills in legal work.
• Possess excellent academic credentials.
• Strong drafting and organizational skills.

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.