M&A & Private Equity Associate - Fast-Track Growth

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

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.