Private Equity M&A Associate Attorney St. Louis

Overview Private Equity M&A Associate – St. Louis A highly regarded transactional practice is seeking an experienced Private Equity M&A Associate to join its growing St. Louis team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated middle-market transactions while taking on meaningful responsibility across the full deal lifecycle. The Role Responsibilities Drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary transaction documents Supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and add-on transactions Managing matters from initial structuring through closing and post-transaction integration Collaborating across disciplines on governance, financing, and operational considerations Associates work closely with deal teams and clients, including private equity funds, portfolio companies, founders, and management teams, and are trusted with significant responsibility early on. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Exposure to high-quality private equity and middle-market M&A work Hands-on involvement in complex, fast-moving transactions A collegial, team-oriented culture that values initiative and ambition Opportunity to help grow and shape a national private equity practice Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Candidate Profile JD from an accredited law school Prior experience practicing at a law firm 3+ years of sophisticated transactional and M&A experience Strong focus on private equity–backed transactions Excellent academic credentials with strong research, drafting, and communication skills Ability to quickly grasp complex subject matter and manage multiple workstreams Admission to a U.S. state bar (Missouri admission required) This position is ideal for an associate looking to deepen their private equity M&A experience while working in a collaborative environment that values quality, ownership, and long-term professional growth. To be considered, please contact Freddie at View email address on click.appcast.io with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.

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