Attorney

Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A law recruiting firm in St. Louis is seeking an experienced corporate transactional associate with over 5 years of experience in corporate transactions and commercial real estate. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting and negotiation skills, be client-facing, and have Missouri licensure or eligibility. This role involves leading M&A transactions, advising clients on governance, and mentoring junior associates within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate transactional and/or commercial real estate experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling sophisticated M&A transactions.
• Missouri licensure or eligibility for admission.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant portions of M&A transactions from diligence through closing.
• Draft and negotiate core transaction documents.
• Advise clients on corporate governance and risk management.
• Serve as primary or secondary client contact on transactions.
• Coordinate with lenders, accountants, and opposing counsel.
• Mentor junior associates.

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial judgment

Client-facing confidence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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