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Lateral Corporate Associate – M&A / Private Equity Jobs in St. Louis, MO at AA Staffing Solutions LLC
Lateral Corporate Associate – M&A / Private Equity
Location: St. Louis, MO
Experience: 4+ years
Travel: Less than 10%
Position Overview
We are seeking a mid- to senior-level Corporate Associate with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance, and other sophisticated transactional matters.
The ideal candidate will have at least four years of relevant law firm experience and be comfortable taking meaningful ownership of complex transactions. This includes managing due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, coordinating with clients and third-party advisors, and helping transactions progress efficiently from initial structuring through closing.
Candidates should have experience across a range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, private equity investments, equity structuring, debt financings, joint ventures, strategic investments, and other complex corporate matters.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on sophisticated transactions while developing deeper client-management and leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple sophisticated corporate transactions simultaneously, balancing strategic considerations with day-to-day execution from inception through closing.
- Lead and coordinate due diligence processes, including managing junior team members and reviewing diligence findings.
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase and merger agreements, governance documents, financing agreements, corporate organizational documents, and related ancillary agreements.
- Advise clients on transaction structures and coordinate with financial advisors, accountants, lenders, consultants, and other third-party service providers.
- Support private equity sponsors and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle, including acquisitions, add-ons, financings, governance matters, and exits.
- Counsel companies on matters ranging from entity formation and corporate structuring to ongoing governance and operational requirements.
- Work effectively with multiple partners and client teams while helping supervise, mentor, and train junior associates and support staff.
- Use current legal technology and transactional tools effectively to manage matters, collaborate with teams, and communicate with clients.
- Deliver high-quality work while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting applicable deadlines and billable-hour expectations.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business-development initiatives.
- Maintain the highest standards of professional responsibility and legal ethics.
Qualifications
Required
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- 4+ years of relevant transactional experience at a law firm.
- Significant experience with M&A, private equity, corporate finance, and sophisticated corporate transactions.
- Experience managing transactions and due diligence processes.
- Strong drafting and negotiation experience involving corporate and transactional documents.
- Experience with both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
- Ability to independently manage significant components of transactions while working collaboratively with partners, clients, and other advisors.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in several of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:
- Private equity-sponsored transactions.
- Representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
- Acquisitions and divestitures involving strategic and financial buyers.
- Public and private company transactions.
- Debt and equity financings.
- Joint ventures and strategic investments.
- Corporate governance and capital structures.
- Entity formation and corporate restructuring.
- Commercial and technology agreements.
- Real estate or lending transactions.
- Transactional tax fundamentals.
- International clients and cross-border transactions.
Licensure
Must be licensed and in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction and maintain all required licensing and continuing legal education requirements.
Licensed to practice law in Missouri (or willing to obtain)
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position may provide indirect supervision and training to junior associates and support staff as part of transaction teams.
Work Requirements
The position requires prolonged periods of computer-based work, with the ability to work from either a seated or standing workstation. Travel is expected to be less than 10%.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This description is intended to summarize the primary responsibilities and qualifications of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned.
Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Pay: $205,000.00 – $285,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you need visa sponsorship to work in the US?
- How much relevant experience do you have?
Location:
- St. Louis, MO 63177 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Lateral Corporate Associate – M&A / Private Equity
Company: AA Staffing Solutions LLC
Location: St. Louis, MO
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