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

Permanent Placements LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is assisting a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm in Indianapolis to recruit a Mid‑Level M&A and Private Equity Associate. The position targets attorneys with 3–5 years of experience in sophisticated transactions seeking greater client exposure and responsibility.

Responsibilities include managing deals from inception to close, drafting and negotiating documents, conducting due diligence, coordinating deal teams, and advising on strategic and legal considerations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of law firm or in-house experience focused on M&A, private equity, corporate transactions, or related transactional matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and business judgment skills

Responsibilities

• Manage transactions from inception through closing
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate deal teams
• Advise clients on strategic and legal considerations throughout the deal lifecycle

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Business judgment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Indiana bar admission

Job description

Our client is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm with a strong presence across key U.S. markets. With over 300 attorneys and a century-long legacy, the firm is known for its deep industry insight and collaborative approach to solving complex legal and business challenges. Serving a diverse client base—including corporations, investors, and government entities—the firm delivers strategic counsel across areas such as healthcare, finance, real estate, technology, and regulatory law. Their culture emphasizes responsiveness, innovation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Position 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

• 3‑5 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