M&A/Private Equity Associate

About the Role

Join a collaborative corporate practice 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 transactions from 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 the investment lifecycle.

• Work closely with partners and take an active role in client relationships.

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 independently run deals.

• 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.

• Strong client-facing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters.

• Experience with general corporate work, such as formations and entity structuring.

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

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

On-site in St. Louis, Missouri. Chicago-based candidates may also be considered.