Description

At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market-leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world.

For Ashurst Perkins

Coie, innovation is our tradition.

We don't just advise on deals — we shape the market.

Our Corporate

Transactions team - which has an impressive bench strength and which boasts a number of Australia's most highly rated partners - is at the forefront of some of Australia's most complex and high-profile matters, spanning:

- Equity capital markets
- Public M&A;
- IPOs and ASX listing rule advice
- Joint ventures and corporate governance

Our practice consistently advises on the matters that make headlines, working with leading corporates, investors and financial institutions across industries. Why Ashurst Perkins Coie?

- High-profile, complex work: Get exposure to transactions that set the standard in the market.
- Long-term growth: We are committed to investing in our people. Our track record of developing lawyers into market-leading practitioners is second to none.
- Supportive, collegiate culture: Work in a collaborative environment where excellence is expected, but support is guaranteed.
- Global platform: As part of a premier international firm, you'll have the opportunity to work across jurisdictions and sectors.

The Opportunity Ashurst's bold 2027 strategy involves significant investment in our Corporate Transactions teams across Australia.



We are seeking a Senior Lawyer/Senior Associate with Public M&A;/Capital Markets experience to join our Corporate Transactions team in Sydney. This role is ideal for someone looking to make a long-term commitment to their career in corporate law within a firm that will back their development and ambitions.

What We're Looking For

- Proven Equity Capital Markets experience, ideally gained at a leading firm (4 PQE+).
- Excellent technical and drafting skills.
- A commercial mindset and ability to identify key issues and provide strategic advice.
- Strong team orientation, with the drive to mentor and support junior colleagues.
- Commitment to building long-term client relationships.

This is an outstanding career-defining opportunity for a talented lawyer to join one of Australia's leading corporate practices, working on the matters that shape industries and define careers. What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?

- Flexible work options - working from home and additional leave
- Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discounted corporate health plans
- Career advancement - client secondment opportunities, global opportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programs

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst Perkins Coie, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this chance, please apply directly to Ashurst Perkins Coie. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 Corporate Transactions (ECM) Senior Associate (Sydney)
🏢 Ashurst Perkins Coie
📍 Sydney