M&A & Private Equity Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) - 3-5 years

Permanent Placements LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is recruiting for a Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to join a respected Am Law 200 law firm in Indianapolis. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience handling sophisticated M&A, private equity, and corporate transactions and seeks greater client exposure and growth opportunities.

The role involves working with middle-market private equity funds, independent sponsors, family offices, and closely held businesses, managing deals from start to finish, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of law firm or in-house experience focused on M&A, private equity, corporate transactions, or related transactional matters.
• Active Indiana bar admission or ability to become admitted.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-starter with a strong client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in managing transactions from inception through closing.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents and conduct due diligence.
• Coordinate deal teams and advise clients on strategic and legal considerations.

Skills

M&A

Private equity

Corporate transactions

Due diligence

Negotiation

Client service

Job description

Our client, a respected Am Law 200 law firm, is seeking a Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity Associate to join its growing corporate practice in Indianapolis. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with 3 to 5 years of experience handling sophisticated M&A, private equity, and corporate transactions who are looking for greater client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path for professional growth.

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with middle-market private equity funds, independent sponsors, family offices, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses on a wide range of complex transactional matters, including:

• Private equity investments and acquisitions
• Leveraged buyouts (LBOs)
• Sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions
• Corporate structuring and governance matters
• Strategic business transactions for family-owned and closely held companies

As a key member of the deal team, you will take an active role in managing transactions from inception through closing, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, conducting due diligence, coordinating deal teams, and advising clients on strategic and legal considerations throughout the deal lifecycle.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with attorneys across multiple practice areas while benefiting from the resources of a nationally recognized law firm and the collegial environment of a close-knit office. The firm offers robust mentorship, hands-on training, increasing levels of responsibility, and strong opportunities for career advancement and business development.

Qualifications

• 3-5years of law firm or in-house experience focused on M&A, private equity, corporate transactions, or related transactional matters
• Active Indiana bar admission or ability to become admitted
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Self-starter with a strong client-service mindset