M&A/Private Equity Associate

About the Role

Join the corporate practice of a regional law firm as a mid-level M&A and private equity associate. You will lead transactions from due diligence through closing while advising clients on ongoing corporate matters and working directly with clients and partners.

What You'll Do

• Run mergers and acquisitions transactions 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 on entity formations, corporate structuring, and ongoing corporate matters.

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

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

What We're Looking For

• Four to eight years of M&A and private equity transactional experience at a law firm, with the ability to run deals independently.

• A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in Missouri, or willingness to obtain one.

• Experience with private equity-sponsored transactions, due diligence, and drafting and negotiating purchase or merger agreements.

• Law firm experience managing multiple matters and client relationships.

• Strong attention to detail and experience handling general corporate work alongside transactions.

• Experience with debt financings, equity structuring, or cross-border transactions is useful.

• United States 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 four days per week in the office. Chicago-based candidates with Missouri ties may also be considered.