M&A and Private Equity Associate (Junior /Mid-Level)

• Position Locations: Indianapolis, Columbus
• Salary: $187,000 - $207,000
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Admits: INDIANA, OHIO
• Practice Area: CORPORATE
• Specialties: LEVERAGED FINANCE, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, PRIVATE EQUITY

Firm Description:


Position Description:
A leading AmLaw 200 firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its M&A and private equity practice group. You’ll work with middle-market private equity funds, independent sponsors, and family offices in leveraged buyouts, and with family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs on sell-side M&A transactions. In this role, you will serve as a key team member and gain hands-on experience as the responsible attorney on M&A transactions, guiding clients through complex deals from start to finish.

Responsibilities 

• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents
• Managing due diligence, including coordinating reviews and summarizing findings and risks for clients
• Advising on deal structure, financing terms, and equity arrangements in leveraged buyouts
• Coordinating closing deliverables, signature pages, and funds flow across deal teams, clients, and counterparties
• Working with specialists in tax, employment, finance, IP, and regulatory areas on deal workstreams
• Supervising and delegating work to junior associates and paralegals
• Serving as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and opposing counsel
• Developing client relationships and participating in business development activities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of transactional experience with a law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Indiana or Ohio bar admission

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to join a nationally recognized corporate practice while maintaining a collegial, mid-size firm environment. The attorney will gain substantial responsibility on high-value transactions, work directly with sophisticated institutional and private equity clients, and collaborate across corporate, finance, and tax practices. The firm also offers strong professional development and advancement support.

Compensation

$187,000–$207,000, depending on experience, plus discretionary and hours-based bonus opportunities.

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