Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions | Sydney Metropolitan

Closing date: 10/09/2026

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About the team

Our Sydney Corporate practice is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its growing team.

Predominantly working with partners Dan Atkin and Simon Leslie you will join one of Australia’s leading venture capital practices, advising founders, high-growth companies, investors and venture capital funds on transactions across the investment lifecycle, from early-stage and growth capital raisings through to later-stage investments, M&A; activity, global expansion and exits.

Recent highlights include

- Square Peg on its investment in Airwallex’s US$300 million Series F financing.
- Blackbird Ventures on the sale of Eucalyptus to Hims & Hers, one of the most significant exits in Australian venture capital history.
- Checkbox AI on its US$23 million Series A financing and cross-border US “flip-up” transaction.
- Blackbird Ventures as co-lead investor in Gilmour Space Technologies’ AU$350 million Series E financing.
- Bridgit on its Series B capital raise led by Milford Private Equity.

What does the role involve? Our corporate partners work on a broad range of interesting and complex transactions. We can offer you the opportunity to join a high-performing team, take genuine responsibility for matters and work autonomously with the support of experienced partners.

On a day-to-day basis you will have the chance to:

- advise founders, high-growth companies, investors and venture capital funds on M&A;, private equity, venture capital and growth capital transactions
- take a leading role on matters and work directly with clients




- manage key transaction workstreams and help drive matters through to completion
- supervise and mentor junior lawyers
- participate in business development and client relationship activities
- work with lawyers across our global network, including on cross-border matters.

About you We value our culture at K&L; Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a like-minded individual who combines technical excellence and strong client service skills with a practical, proactive and collaborative approach.

You will bring

- 5+ years' experience, with exposure to venture capital, private M&A; and/or private equity transactions
- excellent technical abilities and strong problem-solving skills
- solid drafting and transaction management skills
- a commercial, practical and proactive approach to advice
- confidence working directly with clients and managing client relationships
- the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.

The extras K&L; Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.

Initiatives include

- Structured mentoring program
- Professional development programs
- Strategic planning program for business development
- Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track
- 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Volunteering opportunities




- Health and wellbeing programs – including gym subsidies
- Salary continuance insurance

About Us K&L; Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. In Australia, we have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, providing clients with deep local market knowledge supported by the resources and reach of a global platform.

At K&L; Gates, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our lawyers work seamlessly across practices, offices and jurisdictions to deliver innovative and practical solutions for clients. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture where individuals are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful work for leading organisations across Australia and around the world.

Do you like what you see?

To apply, please submit your application via our Careers page at www.klgates.com For more information, please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected] To learn more about K&L; Gates visit www.klgates.com

Referrals from agencies are not accepted at this time.

K&L; Gates reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date.

K&L; Gates is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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📌 Senior Associate - Corporate - M&A (Sydney)
🏢 Ku0026L Gates
📍 Sydney