Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Mid-level transactional attorney who leads buy-side and sell-side deals for investor-backed clients while also covering day-to-day corporate legal needs. The role offers early, frequent client contact and close collaboration with partners in a lean team. What you'll do - Run acquisition and merger transactions from diligence review through closing. - Prepare and negotiate the principal deal agreements and related financing paperwork. - Advise clients on routine corporate legal questions, including setting up and organizing business entities. - Work side by side with partners and carry meaningful responsibility in front of clients. - Advise investment fund clients and the businesses they own as their transactions develop. Requirements What we're looking for - 4 to 8 years of transactional experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity, able to lead a deal independently. - Law firm background, including familiarity with billing and juggling several client relationships. - Juris Doctor degree. - Licensed to practice law in Missouri or Illinois, or willing to obtain a Missouri license. - Hands-on experience with sponsor-led deals, diligence and closing documentation. - Strong skills drafting and negotiating acquisition and merger agreements. - Track record managing diligence workstreams across several transactions. - Confidence acting as the subject matter expert in direct client conversations. - Close attention to detail and the ability to handle many matters at once. - Based in St. Louis or Chicago and able to work in the office four days a week. Bonus points - Exposure to everyday corporate work such as entity setup and compliance alongside deal work. - Background in lending transactions, ownership structuring or deals spanning multiple countries. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 205,000 to 285,000 per year Location and work model - St. Louis, MO, United States or Chicago, IL, United States - Hybrid, 4 days per week in office - Full-time