Corporate M&A Associate (mid level) - Fort Lauderdale
Direct CounselFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States • Tampa, Florida, United States
Posted September 8, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level associate (4–6 years) to join a leading Corporate Practice in the Mergers and Acquisitions group. The role involves working on sophisticated domestic and international transactions for high-profile clients while benefiting from the unique quality of life South Florida offers.
Requirements
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as letters of intent, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
- Manage due diligence processes, including review of contracts, corporate records, and regulatory filings.
- Collaborate with colleagues in tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation on transaction-related issues.
- Participate in client meetings and calls, providing legal and strategic input.
- Assist with closing processes, including preparation of deliverables and post-closing obligations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package