Mid-level Business Transactions Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a mid-level Business Transactions Associate to join its practice group. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and a strong understanding of corporate law. Exposure to securities offerings, corporate finance transactions, and joint ventures will be considered an asset. A background in accounting or tax, or an LL.M. in Taxation, is highly preferred. The candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-focused environment.

Location:

• Miami, FL

Duties:

• Lead and support complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
• Assist with securities offerings, corporate finance transactions, and joint ventures
• Draft, negotiate, and review business transaction agreements
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients on business matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with a team while managing client matters independently
• Uphold high standards of client service in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in business transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions
• Experience with securities offerings, corporate finance transactions, and joint ventures is a plus
• Accounting or tax experience, or an LL.M. in Taxation, strongly preferred
• Excellent academic credentials
• Proven writing and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail with a client-service mindset

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 abilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and prioritize tasks effectively
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong client relationship management capabilities

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.