Finance and Real Estate Attorneys

St. Louis law firm's Business, Real Estate & Corporate Transactions Group is seeking a 5+ year corporate transactional associate to join our sophisticated and growing business practice.
This role is designed for an attorney currently practicing at a larger regional or national firm who is ready for more ownership, meaningful client relationships, and a clear path toward long-term growth within a high‑performing transactional group.
The Practice Buy‑and sell‑side mergers and acquisitions
Asset and stock purchase transactions
Commercial real‑estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing
Corporate structuring and governance matters
Strategic transactions from letter of intent through closing
We represent privately held businesses, developers, investors, and growth‑oriented companies across industries.
What You’ll Do This position is not limited to drafting support. You will:
Lead significant portions of M&A transactions from diligence through closing
Draft and negotiate core transaction documents (purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, LOIs, NDAs, financing documents)
Advise clients on corporate governance and risk management
Serve as primary or secondary client contact on transactions
Coordinate with lenders, accountants, business advisors, and opposing counsel
Mentor junior associates and contribute to team development
What We’re Looking For 5+ years of corporate transactional and/or commercial real estate experience
Demonstrated experience handling sophisticated M&A transactions
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across complex deal documents
Ability to independently manage deal workflow and timelines
Commercial judgment and client‑facing confidence
Missouri licensure or eligibility for admission

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