Mid-Level M&A & PE Associate — Lead Deals, Client Exposure

Talent Search PRO; St. Louis, Chicago (MO, IL); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a mid-level M&A/PE Associate with 4–8 years of experience to join its Corporate Services Group. The role balances running deals end-to-end with general corporate work, and offers early client exposure in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model (4 days in-office in St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL), handle drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, advise on structuring and billing, and support private equity

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of M&A/PE transactional experience and ability to run a deal independently.
• Active law license in Missouri or Illinois.
• Experience at a law firm with multiple client relationships and billing awareness.

Responsibilities

• Run M&A deals end-to-end from due diligence through closing.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents including purchase and merger agreements.
• Handle general corporate matters including entity formations and client advisory.
• Work closely with partners in a lean team, gaining client-facing responsibility.
• Support private equity sponsors and portfolio companies throughout their investment lifecycle.

Skills

M&A/PE experience

Law firm experience

Client management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a mid-level M&A/PE Associate with 4–8 years of experience to join its Corporate Services Group. The role balances running deals end-to-end with general corporate work, and offers early client exposure in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model (4 days in-office in St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL), handle drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, advise on structuring and billing, and support private equity