M&A/Private Equity Associate

About the Role

Join a collaborative corporate legal team as a mid-level M&A and private equity associate. You will lead transactions from due diligence through closing while also advising clients on general corporate matters and working directly with clients.

What You'll Do

• Run mergers and acquisitions from initial due diligence through closing.

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, financing documents, and other transactional documents.

• Manage due diligence processes across transactions.

• Advise clients on entity formation, corporate structuring, and ongoing corporate matters.

• Support private equity sponsors and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle.

• Work closely with partners in a lean team and take on client-facing responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• Juris Doctor degree and 4 to 8 years of M&A or private equity transactional experience at a law firm.

• Experience independently running deals end to end, including private equity-sponsored transactions, due diligence, and deal documentation.

• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements.

• Licensed to practice law in Missouri, or willing to obtain Missouri licensure.

• Strong client communication, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters.

• Experience with general corporate work, such as formations, entity structuring, or compliance, is useful; exposure to debt financing, equity structuring, or cross-border transactions is also relevant.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $205,000 to $285,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in St. Louis, Missouri, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week.