Overview

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm, providing the world's pre‑eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4,000 lawyers operating from 50 offices worldwide.

About the Role

Our Corporate/M&A; team is a full‑service practice advising on cross‑border and domestic M&A;, private equity, venture capital, joint ventures, disposals, W&I; insurance, general commercial and corporate advisory matters. Working across two specialist M&A; partners in Brisbane, and as a member of an integrated APAC corporate practice, this is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Associate to join a close‑knit, highly collaborative team. You will work on a broad variety of complex matters, with an enviable list of high‑profile clients.

Recent Engagements

- Acting for Stanmore Resources on multiple M&A; matters, including acquisition of the BHP Mitsui coal business and disposal of mining assets to Peabody.
- Advising global engineering consultancy business Atkins Réalis with a number of regional acquisitions of complementary businesses.
- Acting for Tokyo Gas on the disposal of its minority interests in four Australian LNG projects (deal value USD 2.15 bn).
- Advising UK‑listed Volution Group on the acquisition of AC Industries, following the earlier acquisition of Elta Fans.
- Acting for InfoTrust in relation to the sale of Nexgen to Aussie Broadband, and subsequent strategic acquisitions.
- Advising Sandvik on multiple acquisitions, including Deswik and Polymathian Industrial Mathematics.

Responsibilities

- Advise a variety of clients across a broad range of sectors including consumer markets, technology, financial services,



mining, oil and gas, renewables and power.
- Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raisings, W&I; insurance, and commercial law.
- Conduct due diligence and draft/negotiating documents for complex commercial transactions.
- Actively participate in business development and marketing initiatives.

Requirements

- 2+ years’ PQE gained within a corporate and commercial practice in an international or top‑tier law firm.
- A strong desire to work on high‑profile, complex transactions.
- Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills.
- Exceptional client liaison skills and acute commercial acumen are considered essential.

The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual with a strong work ethic, a collaborative attitude and a desire to be involved in a global business. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team setting renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re‑accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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📌 Associate - M&A (Brisbane City)
🏢 Norton Rose Fulbright
📍 Brisbane City