Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search
Corporate Attorney/Partner
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search has been retained by a prestigious national law firm to identify and place a
Corporate Attorney or Partner
to join their growing
Corporate and M&A Practice Group
in Florida. This is an opportunity for an accomplished attorney to take on a first-chair leadership role in high-value transactions—both domestic and cross-border—and become part of a dynamic, solutions-driven team. This position is open to candidates based in (or willing to relocate to) Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tallahassee, or West Palm Beach. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage sophisticated corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, private placements, and joint ventures
Serve as first chair on matters, overseeing deal structuring, negotiation, and execution
Advise clients on a wide range of corporate governance and compliance issues
Collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s national and international offices
Cultivate client relationships and contribute to practice group growth
Leverage existing portable business to build and expand practice footprint
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar (or eligibility to waive in)
Minimum 7+ years of experience practicing corporate law, with a strong focus on M&A and private placements
Proven ability to lead transactional matters independently with minimal oversight
Excellent legal judgment, business acumen, and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills; capable of handling multiple transactions simultaneously
Demonstrated history of client service excellence and the ability to attract and retain business
A portable book of business is strongly preferred
and will be favorably considered
Why Join This Firm
National platform with strong Florida presence and global reach
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with full support for business development
Competitive compensation and benefits
Access to seasoned colleagues, sophisticated matters, and high-value clients
Flexible location options throughout the state of Florida
Job Description
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search has been retained by a prestigious national law firm to identify and place a
Corporate Attorney or Partner
to join their growing
Corporate and M&A Practice Group
in Florida. This is an opportunity for an accomplished attorney to take on a first-chair leadership role in high-value transactions—both domestic and cross-border—and become part of a dynamic, solutions-driven team. This position is open to candidates based in (or willing to relocate to) Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tallahassee, or West Palm Beach. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage sophisticated corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, private placements, and joint ventures
Serve as first chair on matters, overseeing deal structuring, negotiation, and execution
Advise clients on a wide range of corporate governance and compliance issues
Collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s national and international offices
Cultivate client relationships and contribute to practice group growth
Leverage existing portable business to build and expand practice footprint
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar (or eligibility to waive in)
Minimum 7+ years of experience practicing corporate law, with a strong focus on M&A and private placements
Proven ability to lead transactional matters independently with minimal oversight
Excellent legal judgment, business acumen, and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills; capable of handling multiple transactions simultaneously
Demonstrated history of client service excellence and the ability to attract and retain business
A portable book of business is strongly preferred
and will be favorably considered
Why Join This Firm
National platform with strong Florida presence and global reach
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with full support for business development
Competitive compensation and benefits
Access to seasoned colleagues, sophisticated matters, and high-value clients
Flexible location options throughout the state of Florida