Line of Service

TaxIndustry/Sector

Not ApplicableSpecialism

Corporate and Business StrategyManagement Level

Manager & Summary

There’s real craft in guiding organisations through complex corporate transactions, combining technical legal expertise with clear, commercially focused advice. As an Associate Corporate Lawyer, you'll play a vital role in delivering pragmatic corporate advisory solutions, working with founders, financial sponsors, major corporations, financial institutions, not-for-profit organisations and high-net-worth individuals.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you'll do:

- Deliver acquisitions, disposals and investments for clients across a range of industries, with a focus on private M&A; transactions.

- Assist with the Australian aspects of cross-border corporate restructures.

- Provide technical advice on the Corporations Act and the FIRB regime.

- Draft and negotiate SPAs, prepare transaction documents and commercial contracts, and undertake and report on due diligence reviews.

- Collaborate with commercial, financial, tax and other advisers across the business to provide holistic client solutions.

- Build trusted relationships with clients and engagement teams by providing expert guidance, constructive challenge and advice on complex legal and regulatory matters.

- Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to training, conferences, thought leadership and team initiatives.

What we're looking for:

Core skills

- At least four years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law.

- Strong black letter law knowledge and technical legal skills.





- Experience delivering private M&A; transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and investments.

- Experience drafting and negotiating SPAs, transaction documents and commercial contracts.

- Technical knowledge of the Corporations Act and the FIRB regime.

- Experience undertaking and reporting on legal due diligence reviews.

- The ability to manage client relationships and provide pragmatic, commercially driven legal advice.

Desirable skills

- Experience assisting with the Australian aspects of cross-border corporate restructures.

- Experience working collaboratively with commercial, financial, tax and other advisers.

- Experience mentoring junior team members and contributing to training, conferences or thought leadership.

Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience that may be transferrable and relevant.

What you’ll gain:

- The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.

- Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity, ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work.

- Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.

- Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.

- Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks.





- A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the advantages that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as an Associate Corporate Lawyer and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications directly from individuals.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Articles of Incorporation, Communication, Complying With Regulations, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Finance, Corporate Structuring, Corporate Transactions, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Legal Advice, Legal Analysis, Legal Project Management, Legal Strategy, Optimism, Organization Restructuring, Organizing Legal Documents, Preparing Legal Strategies, Teamwork, Well BeingDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?

NoGovernment Clearance Required?

NoJob Posting End Date

November 27, 2026

📌 Associate Corporate Lawyer | Manager | Legal (Sydney)
🏢 Pwc
📍 Sydney