Associate Attorney – Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions

Job overview

The Associate Attorney – Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions role is hybrid in West Palm Beach, FL; the posting also expresses a preference for office presence in Buffalo, Rochester, Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach, while allowing remote and/or hybrid work based on seniority and experience. Compensation is $125,000–$170,000 per year. The attorney will support Lippes Mathias’s Corporate, Private Equity, and Mergers & Acquisitions practice groups. The attorney works on private-company transactions and advises clients on sophisticated lower-middle-market deals. The role contributes to client goals and deal completion through transaction work, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and handling key deal aspects under partner or counsel supervision.

What you'll do

• Work directly with clients, including private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and investment groups
• work on private-company M&A, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and serving as second chair on deals
• depending on seniority, work on company purchases or sales, private-company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

private equity

mergers & acquisitions

west palm beach fl

hybrid

lippes mathias

corporate transactions

private-company m&a

purchase agreements

j.d. required

ny or florida bar

$125,000–$170,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• paid parental leave
• firm-paid long-term disability
• life/AD&D insurance
• year-end bonus opportunity.

Why this role

Requires a J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar or Florida bar; seeks 3–8+ years of corporate transactional experience. Includes access to the Wayfinder Academy, mentorship, and associate development support.

About the employer

Lippes Mathias LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.