Corporate M&A Associate (Mid-Senior Level)

Job overview

The Corporate M&A Associate (Mid-Senior Level) role is onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with other listed offices in Tampa, Northern Virginia, and New York. The stated NYC salary range is $320,000–$410,000 per year plus bonus, varying by location. The associate joins a leading law firm represented by Direct Counsel, working on public M&A and take-private transactions. The role leads M&A transactions from inception through closing, drafts and negotiates deal documents, manages due diligence, and advises on corporate governance. It contributes to the firm’s transactional practice by handling complex matters and collaborating across offices and practice groups.

What you'll do

• Lead M&A transactions from inception through closing
• draft and negotiate acquisition agreements and deal documents
• manage due diligence teams and processes
• advise on corporate governance matters
• collaborate across offices and practice groups.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate m&a

associate attorney

mid-senior level

fort lauderdale fl

direct counsel

public m&a

take-private transactions

due diligence

corporate governance

$320k–$410k/year plus bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Public M&A and take-private transaction experience preferred; 4–7 years of M&A and corporate transaction experience.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.