M&A/Private Equity Associate

About the Role

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

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 materials.

• Manage due diligence processes across transactions.

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

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

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

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.

• Juris Doctor degree and law firm experience managing multiple client matters.

• Experience with private equity-sponsored transactions, due diligence, and transaction documentation.

• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements.

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

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

• General corporate experience, such as entity formation and structuring; experience with 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 four days per week in the office. Chicago-based candidates with Missouri ties may also be considered.