About the Role

Join a collaborative corporate legal team 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 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 clients on entity formation, corporate structuring, and ongoing corporate matters.

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

Work closely with partners in a lean team and take on client-facing responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

Juris Doctor degree and 4 to 8 years of M&A or private equity transactional experience at a law firm.

Experience independently running deals end to end, including private equity-sponsored transactions, due diligence, and deal documentation.

Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements.

Licensed to practice law in Missouri, or willing to obtain Missouri licensure.

Strong client communication, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters.

Experience with general corporate work, such as formations, entity structuring, or compliance, is useful; exposure to 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 working in the office four days per week.