Miami corporate attorney jobs

Miami's corporate market is deep, and it moves fast.

Firms posted 70 new corporate roles for associates, partners and counsel in Miami over the past year, and 67 closed. Here's where the demand is, what firms ask for, what they pay, and how to explore it without anyone knowing.

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Open corporate roles, Miami Open roles New that month
Open corporate attorney roles in Miami, October 2025 to September 2026 Open associate, partner and counsel roles in Miami corporate practices rose from 35 in October 2025 to a peak of 50 in April 2026 and stood at 43 in September 2026. New openings each month ranged from 1 to 8. 01020304050 Oct 2025: 35 open roles, 2 newNov 2025: 38 open roles, 6 newDec 2025: 39 open roles, 8 newJan 2026: 40 open roles, 5 newFeb 2026: 44 open roles, 8 newMar 2026: 46 open roles, 6 newApr 2026: 50 open roles, 7 newMay 2026: 49 open roles, 8 newJun 2026: 44 open roles, 3 newJul 2026: 44 open roles, 8 newAug 2026: 46 open roles, 8 newSep 2026: 43 open roles, 1 new3550 at the April peak43OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep20252026

Data as of September 2026. Source: SurePoint Legal Insights. Associate, partner and counsel openings only, October 2025 to September 2026.

43open roles in September
70new openings in 12 months
50open at the April peak
3 in 5open postings involve M&A

Where the demand is.

What firms are asking for across the 50 open corporate attorney postings in Miami as of October 2026.

M&A31 of 50 postings
Public and private company deals, including cross-border work. The most in-demand corporate skill set in Miami, by far.
Private equity19 of 50
Sponsor-side buyouts and portfolio work, often paired with M&A.
Finance14 of 50
Lending, project finance and structured finance.
Joint ventures13 of 50
Structuring and negotiating JV and partnership arrangements.
Capital markets & regulatorySteady demand
Securities and public company work, plus financial services regulatory and compliance.

Also showing up: venture capital and emerging growth, fund formation, energy, and Latin America work.

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Read between the lines

What the postings say. And what they don't.

Mid-level is the sweet spot. Most postings ask for at least three to five years, though there's room for junior associates, senior associates and partners too.

Many are firmwide postings with Miami as one of several office options. If you want Miami, you can often get it.

What no posting tells you: which groups are actually busy, which openings are already spoken for, and where your deal experience will be valued most. That's what the call is for.

What they pay.

Cravath-paying firmsThe market benchmark
$225,000 for first-years, up to $435,000 for eighth-years, plus bonus.
Other Am Law firmsClose behind
Typically within $10,000 to $50,000 of Cravath. Strong bonuses can close the gap.

At large firms, base salary is set by class year. More on Cravath scale pay in Miami.

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How it works.

We talk first. I want to know what you're doing now, what you want more of, what you want less of, and what would motivate you to make a move.

Then I tell you which firms make sense, and which don't, who's growing and declining, internal feedback and information. Nothing about you goes to a firm without your written OK.

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FAQ

Are Miami law firms hiring corporate attorneys right now?
Yes. There were 43 open associate, partner and counsel roles in Miami corporate practices in September 2026, up from 35 a year earlier, according to SurePoint Legal Insights job data. Firms posted 70 new corporate openings over those 12 months.
What corporate experience is most in demand in Miami?
M&A, by a wide margin. It shows up in most open Miami corporate postings, followed by private equity, finance, joint ventures, and regulatory and compliance work.
How many years of experience do Miami firms want?
Most corporate postings ask for at least three to five years. Mid-level associates are in the most demand, though there are openings for junior associates, senior associates and partners too.
What do corporate associates make in Miami?
Firms that pay on the Cravath scale start first-years at $225,000 and go up to $435,000 for eighth-years, plus bonus. Most national firms that publish pay for Miami corporate associates list ranges between about $225,000 and $440,000. Non-Cravath Am Law firms are typically within $10,000 to $50,000 of the Cravath scale.
Do attorneys pay a fee?
No. Attorneys never pay us a fee. If a placement is made, the hiring firm pays the recruiting fee.
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