M&A/PE Associate

About the Role

Join a collaborative corporate services 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 closely with partners.

What You'll Do

• Run M&A transactions end to end, from due diligence through closing.

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

• Manage due diligence processes across transactions.

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

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

• Work directly with clients and partners in a lean team environment.

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 M&A deals end to end, including private equity-sponsored transactions and due diligence.

• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements.

• Admission to practice in Missouri, or willingness to obtain admission.

• Ability to manage multiple matters and client relationships with strong attention to detail.

• General corporate experience, such as formations, entity structuring, or compliance, is valuable. Experience with debt financings, equity structuring, or cross-border transactions is also relevant.

• U.S. work authorization is required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $205,000 to $285,000 annually.

Location

On-site in St. Louis, Missouri, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week. Chicago-based candidates with ties to Missouri may also be considered.