Your role

Our Chambers Band 1 Corporate M&A; and Capital Markets practice is expanding, and we are recruiting a high‑calibre Associate or Senior Associate to join our Sydney team. This is a fantastic role for somebody looking to work in a collaborative and high performing environment, advising on the most complex and largest deals in the market.

- Public M&A; (takeovers and schemes)
- Private M&A; (business and share sales and acquisitions)
- Equity Capital Markets
- Private Equity
- Head Office & Governance
- Due Diligence
- General Corporate and Commercial

Our team operates nationally and works collaboratively, and includes specialist MAC partners and lawyers, supported by knowledge management lawyers, business development staff and practice assistants. You will also work closely with many parts of the firm, including Banking & Finance, Tax and Funds.

You will be involved in public and private M&A;, equity capital markets and corporate advisory and governance work. You will have the opportunity to work across all of these practice areas as you develop your career. In addition, you will gain exposure across a broad range of sectors including mining, infrastructure, energy, financial services, health, media, technology and retail.

This is a permanent, full‑time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work; however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

About you

- Experience with a leading Corporate M&A; and Capital Markets practice, ideally from a top‑tier, national or international firm




- An ability to manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters effectively
- A willingness to participate in business development activities, such as pitch documents, firm‑wide pursuits, article writing, attending industry events and hosting seminars
- A desire and ability to grow, both as a Corporate MAC lawyer and as a leader
- A willingness to build an understanding of clients and develop effective working relationships
- An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks
- A willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences and networks

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

- Financial:



market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution; employee recruitment referral programme; discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets; health and travel insurance; charity matched funding programme
- Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships; annual flu vaccinations; skin checks; in‑house snacks and catered meals; subsidised sporting and social activities; Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families; regular wellbeing sessions with an in‑house consulting psychologist
- Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements; equipment to support working from home
- Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave; enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and executive coaching to support the transition
- International opportunities: alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many overseas offices
- Recognition: team‑based recognition including social activities and contribution‑based recognition activities; annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise employees
- Community: opportunities to contribute to reconciliation, the setting and other social justice issues; workplace giving and volunteering programmes

How to apply?

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast. For a confidential discussion, please phone Ena Pita, Senior Resourcing Consultant, at or email
For adjustments to the application process or further information, please contact

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📌 Associate /Senior Associate, Corporate - Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Markets (City of Sydney)
🏢 Allens Corporate Services
📍 City of Sydney