Corporate Transactions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Transactions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Transactions Associate Attorney with 4-7 years of experience to join an Am Law 100 firm's nationally recognized Transactions practice in Tampa, Florida.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with substantive experience handling private equity and strategic M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing due diligence, and coordinating deal closings. The associate will work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions involving middle-market and upper-middle-market companies, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and investors.

Responsibilities:

• Represent public and private companies, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and investors in M&A and other corporate transactions.

• Handle private equity and strategic M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating principal and ancillary transaction documents.

• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate transaction closings.

• Coordinate with specialists in tax, finance, regulatory, intellectual property, employment, and other deal-related areas.

• Advise clients on securities matters, corporate governance, and general corporate matters.

• Support venture financings, early-stage financing transactions, and other commercial transactions as needed.

• Manage significant transaction workstreams with appropriate supervision.

• Communicate directly with clients and collaborate with partners, senior associates, and colleagues across offices and practice groups.

• Develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of corporate transactional experience.

• Substantive experience with private equity and strategic M&A transactions.

• Experience drafting and negotiating principal and ancillary transaction documents.

• Experience managing due diligence and coordinating transaction closings.

• Experience with venture financings, securities matters, corporate governance, or other commercial transactions preferred.

• Early-stage financing experience is a plus but not required.

• Strong academic credentials and a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar required.

• Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple matters, exercise sound judgment, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Tampa, Florida.

Compensation: $290,000-$390,000 annually, depending on education, experience, internal pay equity, and other job-related factors, plus a comprehensive benefits package.