Private Equity M&A Associate Attorney St. Louis

The People Of: Professional Services; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Private Equity M&A Associate to join its growing team. You will advise private equity sponsors and strategic clients on complex corporate transactions across the full deal lifecycle.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, 3+ years of sophisticated transactional experience, and Missouri bar admission. A collaborative culture, growth opportunities, and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of sophisticated transactional and M&A experience
• Admission to a U.S. state bar (Missouri admission required)
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary transaction documents
• Supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and add-on transactions
• Managing matters from structuring through closing and post-transaction integration
• Collaborating across governance, financing, and operational considerations

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Drafting

Negotiation

Deal lifecycle

Client collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Private Equity M&A Associate – St. Louis

A highly regarded transactional practice is seeking an experienced Private Equity M&A Associate to join its growing St. Louis team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated middle-market transactions while taking on meaningful responsibility across the full deal lifecycle.

The Role

The associate will play a key role advising private equity sponsors and other strategic clients on complex corporate transactions, with a strong emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary transaction documents
• Supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and add-on transactions
• Managing matters from initial structuring through closing and post-transaction integration
• Collaborating across disciplines on governance, financing, and operational considerations

Associates work closely with deal teams and clients, including private equity funds, portfolio companies, founders, and management teams, and are trusted with significant responsibility early on.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Exposure to high-quality private equity and middle-market M&A work
• Hands-on involvement in complex, fast-moving transactions
• A collegial, team-oriented culture that values initiative and ambition
• Opportunity to help grow and shape a national private equity practice
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Candidate Profile

• JD from an accredited law school
• Prior experience practicing at a law firm
• 3+ years of sophisticated transactional and M&A experience
• Strong focus on private equity–backed transactions
• Excellent academic credentials with strong research, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to quickly grasp complex subject matter and manage multiple workstreams
• Admission to a U.S. state bar (Missouri admission required)

This position is ideal for an associate looking to deepen their private equity M&A experience while working in a collaborative environment that values quality, ownership, and long‑term professional growth.

Advert Code: MLFS 156