This isn't a "watch from the sidelines" in-house role. A fast-growing national organisation is mid-acquisition strategy right now, and they need an experienced Corporate/M&A; lawyer to step in and run the deals — not just support them.
You'll report directly to the General Counsel and work alongside the executive leadership team, taking ownership of M&A; and corporate transactional work while a key team member is on secondment. Expect real autonomy, real deal flow, and real influence over how the function operates.
The role
Lead acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and strategic transactions from start to finish
Own the deal process — structuring, due diligence, negotiation, completion
Get involved in post-deal integration and governance
Sit across the table from senior stakeholders and advise directly on corporate and commercial matters




Shape the internal M&A; playbooks and frameworks the business will use going forward
Manage external counsel relationships and keep legal spend productive
What you'll bring
Current Australian practising certificate
6+ years' PQE in Corporate/M&A; (private practice and/or in-house)
A track record of actually running deals, not just assisting on them
Confidence managing stakeholders and decision-makers directly
A commercial, pragmatic mindset suited to a quick-moving workplace
Strong drafting, negotiation and project management skills
Why take this on?
Genuine end-to-end ownership of live transactions
Direct line of sight to executive decision-making
Autonomy to shape how the M&A; function runs
A strong, active pipeline — this isn't a quiet six months
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📌 Head Of Legal New South Wales
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