• Location: Indianapolis
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: INDIANA
  • Salary: $187,000 - $207,000
  • Specialties: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, PRIVATE EQUITY

M&A & Private Equity Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) – 3-5 years

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

Firm Description:
Our client is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm with a strong presence across key U.S. markets. With over 300 attorneys and a century-long legacy, the firm is known for its deep industry insight and collaborative approach to solving complex legal and business challenges. Serving a diverse client base—including corporations, investors, and government entities—the firm delivers strategic counsel across areas such as healthcare, finance, real estate, technology, and regulatory law. Their culture emphasizes responsiveness, innovation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Position Description:
Our client, a respected Am Law 200 law firm, is seeking a Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity Associate to join its growing corporate practice in Indianapolis. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with 3 to 5 years of experience handling sophisticated M&A, private equity, and corporate transactions who are looking for greater client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path for professional growth.
          

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with middle-market private equity funds, independent sponsors, family offices, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses on a wide range of complex transactional matters, including:

  • Private equity investments and acquisitions

  • Leveraged buyouts (LBOs)

  • Sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions

  • Corporate structuring and governance matters

  • Strategic business transactions for family-owned and closely held companies

                 
As a key member of the deal team, you will take an active role in managing transactions from inception through closing, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, conducting due diligence, coordinating deal teams, and advising clients on strategic and legal considerations throughout the deal lifecycle.
                    

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with attorneys across multiple practice areas while benefiting from the resources of a nationally recognized law firm and the collegial environment of a close-knit office. The firm offers robust mentorship, hands-on training, increasing levels of responsibility, and strong opportunities for career advancement and business development.
                           
Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of law firm or in-house experience focused on M&A, private equity, corporate transactions, or related transactional matters
  • Active Indiana bar admission or ability to become admitted
  • Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Self-starter with a strong client-service mindset 
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Jillian Dent

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