Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate (Mid-Level) – HOU

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a 4th - 6th year associate in the Corporate practice of our Houston, TX office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; this is an exciting opportunity to train and work with a dynamic and nationally recognized practice group.

Job RequirementsIdeal candidates should have experience working with private equity funds, financial sponsors, and portfolio companies in connection with M&A transactions, capital raises, joint ventures and securities offerings. Candidates should have experience drafting and negotiating definitive transaction documents (including purchase agreements and governance documents) and attending to the day-to-day needs of portfolio companies.

Candidates should also possess a strong academic background and superior drafting and research skills, and should be diligent, detail-oriented, proactive, supportive, team-oriented, and personable. Candidates must be admitted to the Texas Bar and should be willing to participate in community and professional organizations as part of professional development.

Practice SummaryPublic and private companies around the world turn to Greenberg Traurig's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for guidance on a wide range of strategic transactions, from multibillion-dollar hostile public takeovers to private middle-market acquisitions. Our team of over 700 corporate attorneys has represented a range of major corporations, private equity and venture capital firms, investment banks, lenders, senior management, and shareholders in industry-leading transactions.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.