Established (45+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Corporate M&A in St. Louis, MO
An established firm based in St. Louis, MO with over 45 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5+ years of experience to join their team onsite. This attorney will have hands‑on experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and business law matters, advising clients on deal structuring, due diligence, and transactional compliance across a broad range of industries.
Offer
Salary range: $130,000-$175,000+, contingent on experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
- 401(K)
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Seminars, CLE, and Bar Prep Reimbursements
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of experience in corporate transactional work with a focus on mergers and acquisitions
- Demonstrated familiarity with deal structuring, purchase agreements, and due diligence processes across a range of transaction types
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in Missouri, or eligibility to waive in
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills developed through substantive transactional experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to manage multiple matters and client relationships simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including purchase and sale agreements, merger agreements, letters of intent, and ancillary closing documents
- Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for M&A transactions and advise clients on identified risks
- Advise business clients on corporate governance, entity formation, and general corporate matters outside of active deal work
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to support complex, multi-disciplinary transactions
- Maintain active client communication throughout the deal lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate guidance at each stage