M&A/Private Equity Associate

About the Role

Join a collaborative corporate law practice as a mid-level M&A and private equity associate. You will lead transactions from due diligence through closing, balance deal work with general corporate matters, and work directly with clients alongside 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 and coordinate the work needed to move transactions forward.

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

• Handle corporate matters such as entity formation, corporate structuring, and ongoing client advice.

• Work closely with partners and take on meaningful 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 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 service, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters and client relationships.

• Experience with general corporate work; debt financings, equity structuring, or cross-border transactions are 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 four days per week in the office. Chicago-area candidates with Missouri ties may also be considered.