Nova Legal is a specialist corporate law practice based in West Perth. Our Corporate & Commercial team is a close-knit group of seven lawyers, led by two Directors and supported by two Senior Associates, an Associate and two solicitors.

We advise ASX-listed companies, private clients and institutional investors across corporate transactions, equity capital markets and the resources and technology sectors.

Our clients come to us for commercially focused, pragmatic advice on matters that genuinely move the needle. We offer the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions while being part of a collaborative and supportive team where lawyers are trusted to take ownership of their work.

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The Role

We are seeking a Senior Corporate & Commercial Lawyer with 4+ years' post-admission experience to join our Corporate & Commercial team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced lawyer who wants to work directly with our Directors and senior lawyers, take ownership of matters and develop a strong client-facing practice within a specialist corporate law firm.

You will be involved in a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including:

Equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, RTOs and capital raisings

Mergers and acquisitions

Private equity transactions

Corporate governance and advisory work

General commercial transactions

Strategic advice to ASX-listed and private clients

Resources and technology sector matters

You will have the opportunity to take a leading role on transactions, manage matters with increasing autonomy and develop direct relationships with clients and other professional advisers.

About You

We are looking for a commercially-minded and capable lawyer who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You will ideally have:

An Australian law degree and admission as an Australian lawyer





4+ years' post-admission experience

Strong experience in corporate and commercial law, with a particular focus on the areas of schemes of arrangements, takeovers and ECM (in the ASX environment)

Experience working with or advising ASX-listed companies

Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills

The ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy

Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The confidence to deal directly with clients and other advisers

A willingness to take ownership and responsibility for matters

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

A collaborative approach and genuine interest in contributing to a close-knit team

We are particularly interested in lawyers who enjoy complex transactions, commercial problem-solving and working directly with clients , and who are looking for a practice where they can have genuine responsibility and visibility.

Why Nova Legal?

At Nova Legal, you will have the opportunity to:

Work directly with experienced Directors and senior lawyers

Take meaningful ownership of sophisticated corporate and commercial matters

Gain exposure to high-quality ASX, M&A;, capital markets and private equity transactions

Flexible working environment where personal circumstances can be accommodated

Develop strong client relationships and your own commercial judgement

Work with an interesting mix of listed companies, private clients and institutional investors

Be part of a genuinely cooperative and close-knit team

Build your career in a specialist practice without the bureaucracy of a large firm

Get in Touch

If you are an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer looking for a role where you can take on real responsibility, work on high-quality matters and be part of a specialist team, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Corporate & Commercial Lawyer (4+ Years PQE) (Perth)
🏢 Nova Legal
📍 Perth