Associates + Senior Associates - Corporate M&A; - Sydney + Melbourne
A leading Band 1 Corporate M&A; practice is continuing to grow, and we are currently recruiting across 16 positions in Sydney and Melbourne.
This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre Corporate M&A; lawyer looking to join a market-leading team advising on some of Australia's largest and most complex transactions.
The team is particularly interested in lawyers from around 3 years PQE through to SA3–4.
Importantly, while the practice has traditionally been selective about firm background, it is taking a more open-minded approach for these hires.
Strong lawyers from leading mid-tier, national and international practices are encouraged to apply.
Sydney – 12 positionsMelbourne – 4 positions (x2 Associates, x2 Senior Associates)
The team is hiring at both Associate and Senior Associate level, with the seniority range extending through to SA3–4.
The Team:
This is a highly regarded Corporate M&A; practice with a market-leading reputation and a strong track record advising major Australian and international corporates, private equity sponsors and other significant market participants.
The practice works across a broad range of sophisticated transactions, including:
Public M&A;, including takeovers and schemesPrivate M&A;, including acquisitions and disposalsEquity capital marketsCorporate advisory and governanceGeneral corporate and commercial matters
A leading Band 1 Corporate M&A; practice is continuing to grow, and we are currently recruiting across 16 positions in Sydney and Melbourne.




This is an excellent chance for a high-calibre Corporate M&A; lawyer looking to join a market-leading team advising on some of Australia's largest and most complex transactions.
The team is particularly interested in lawyers from around 3 years PQE through to SA3–4.
Importantly, while the practice has traditionally been selective about firm background, it is taking a more open-minded approach for these hires.
Strong lawyers from leading mid-tier, national and international practices are encouraged to enquire.
Sydney – 12 positionsMelbourne – 4 positions (x2 Associates, x2 Senior Associates)
The team is hiring at both Associate and Senior Associate level, with the seniority range extending through to SA3–4.
The Team:
This is a highly regarded Corporate M&A; practice with a market-leading reputation and a strong track record advising major Australian and international corporates, private equity sponsors and other significant market participants.
The practice works across a broad range of sophisticated transactions, including:
Public M&A;, including takeovers and schemesPrivate M&A;, including acquisitions and disposalsPrivate equityEquity capital marketsCorporate advisory and governanceDue diligenceGeneral corporate and commercial matters
The team is involved in some of the most significant transactions in the Australian market and works closely with specialists across areas including Banking & Finance, Tax and Funds.




You will have the opportunity to work across a varied transaction mix and develop your experience across multiple sectors, including energy, infrastructure, financial services, technology, mining, healthcare and retail.About you The team is looking for lawyers who have:
Approximately 3 years PQE through to SA3–4 experience in Corporate M&AExperience; working on quality M&A; and corporate transactionsA strong and demonstrable deal sheetExcellent academic results (essential)Strong technical and commercial skillsThe ability to manage components of smaller matters and larger transactionsExperience working collaboratively within a high-performing teamA genuine interest in continuing to develop as a Corporate M&A; lawyer
Firm background will be considered more flexibly for these hires (within reason), so lawyers from strong mid-tier, national and international practices are encouraged to enquire.
This is a particularly interesting time to join the practice given the scale of hiring currently underway.
With 16 vacancies across Sydney and Melbourne, there is genuine scope to find the right fit based on your level, experience and career aspirations.
You will be joining a high-performing Corporate M&A; team with exposure to sophisticated transactions, leading clients and some of the most compelling work in the Australian market.
For lawyers currently working in a mid-tier environment who have been considering a move into a top-tier practice, this could be an excellent opportunity to make that step.
Additional information
Work on market-leading M&A;, PE and ECM transactionsStrong exposure to major Australian corporates and financial sponsorsMid-tier candidates encouraged to apply
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