Mid-level Business Transactions Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a mid-level Business Transactions Associate to join its dynamic practice group. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with complex business transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions. Exposure to securities offerings, corporate finance transactions, and joint ventures will be considered an advantage. A strong background in accounting or tax (or an LL.M. in Taxation) is highly preferred. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials, outstanding writing skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a client-focused environment.

Location:

• Orlando, FL

Duties:

• Handle and manage complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
• Support clients with securities offerings, corporate finance transactions, and joint ventures
• Draft, review, and negotiate business transaction agreements
• Provide legal counsel to clients on a wide range of business matters
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Work independently on client matters while also collaborating with team members
• Demonstrate high levels of client service and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment

Requirements:

• Mid-level associate with experience in business transactions, especially mergers and acquisitions
• Exposure to securities offerings, corporate finance transactions, and joint ventures preferred
• Accounting or tax experience (or an LL.M. in Taxation) strongly preferred
• Excellent academic credentials and demonstrated writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage individual responsibilities
• A commitment to high client service and attention to detail

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• LL.M. in Taxation (preferred but not required)

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple transactions efficiently
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues

For more than a century, this law firm has been recognized as one of the most trusted, skilled, and effective law firms in the United States. It employs approximately 225 attorneys in seven offices. Its lawyers and government consultants are regarded as highly skilled professionals who get the job done through diligence and unparalleled commitment to the highest standards of client service. Based in Florida, they have extensive experience in all areas of international business and related fields. They handle high-stakes class-action and mass tort litigation; significant mergers, acquisitions, and securities offerings; a full range of intellectual property counseling, registration, and litigation; environmental, land use, and real property representation; governmental consulting; commercial financing representation; construction advice, mediation, and litigation; and other legal counseling and business dispute resolution services. They provide enhanced services, resources, and an expanded legal network to nearly two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies.