An exciting opportunity for a Lawyer (3-4 years' PQE) to work with Luke Nicholls and Andrew Crean in our Perth Corporate Advisory team.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
We are looking for a corporate lawyer (3-4 years' PQE) to join our growing Perth Corporate Advisory team working primarily with Luke Nicholls and Andrew Crean. The role will see you working closely with the partners and other team members, and representing listed and unlisted clients in relation to a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions, including private and public mergers & acquisitions, equity capital markets, energy & resources project development and operations, private equity, maritime sector work (both domestic and inbound investments), Corporations Act and regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and commercial contracts (joint ventures, shareholder agreements, term sheets etc).
Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Legal research and document drafting;
Due diligence coordination and review;
Drafting and/or reviewing various contracts and corporate documents, and summarising them, including for key legal issues relevant to the client;
Preparing draft advices to clients for review (with clear guidance and instruction);
Coordinating completion activities and liaising with junior lawyers on those activities;
Verification and other legal reviews; and
Building and maintaining solid relationships with existing clients.
Who We Are Looking For
You're a lawyer with experience in corporate and commercial law, and a desire to learn and work on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters in a dedicated Corporate Advisory team on a growth trajectory within a leading national law firm. You take pride in being thorough, client-focused, and commercially astute. You're ready to build upon your technical sills, develop your network and immerse yourself in complex matters, with the support of a collaborative team and strong mentoring from experienced and practical Corporate Advisory partners.
The ideal candidate will have:
Between 3-4 years' experience in a reputable corporate practice group or in-house role;
Solid drafting skills and legal reasoning;
Excellent communication skills;
Strong commercial awareness; and
Experience in working in a team environment.
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
Flexible working;
Dress for your day;
Discounted health insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
Study and exam leave;
Competitive referral bonus; and
Other amazing perks!
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.