Business Transactions Associate Attorney

The Fort Lauderdale office of a prestigious, Florida-based law firm is seeking a Business Transactions Associate Attorney to join their practice.QUALIFICATIONS:At least 2 to 5 years of relevant transactional experience is requiredWorking knowledge of a variety of legal areas including commercial law, tort law, real property law and IPDocument drafting and negotiation experience, including preparation of various types of commercial agreementsStrong legal research, writing and verbal communication skillsMust have the ability to successfully work on multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously, with keen attention to detailExcellent legal and business judgment and client counseling capabilitiesJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree and excellent academic credentials from an ABA accredited law schoolMust be a member in Good Standing of the Florida BarRESPONSIBILITIES:Handling, preparing, and reviewing various business contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, licensing agreements and documents dealing with corporate governanceMatters pertaining to land use and regulatory compliancePotential for IP and IT issuesStructuring of transactions within complex regulatory environments, including mergers and acquisitions, and deals involving private equity and venture capital investmentWorking collaboratively with partners, handling and managing transactional projects from beginning to end, including the conduct of due diligence and deal negotiationsProviding superior client serviceThis is a highly regarded, long-standing (40+ years), Florida law firm with a stellar reputation in the legal community, offering an opportunity to work in collegial, supportive, learning work environment. With a vast, full-service law practice and "can do" attitude, they are committed to reliability, honesty and excellence in all that they do. This position offers a Highly competitive salary & benefits package - Depends on ExperienceSubmit resume and writing sample in confidence to robert@legalsearchpros.com to be considered for this position.