Quick overview
Job description
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.