Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Solicitor to join Australia's premier Band 1 Corporate M&A; practice, working in the Private Equity & Venture Capital team. In this role you will have exposure to some of the best and highest profile private capital transactions in Australia and the opportunity to collaborate with our global offices. You will work closely with Sydney partners Stephen Dobbs, Elizabeth Henderson, Tom Hoare, Kam Jamshidi and Li-Lian Yeo, as well as with partners in our national practice.

What you'll do





- Work across a range of domestic and global corporate transactions including private and public M&A; with a particular focus on transactions involving private equity; and VC and growth equity capital raises from seed to pre-IPO.
- Work directly with clients and play a key role in market leading transactions across the full spectrum of a deal lifecycle – from drafting and negotiating contracts, undertaking and managing due diligence to managing completion.
- Support the cultivation of strong client relationships across a range of sectors by assisting with business development activities, events, pitching, marketing and thought leadership.

What you'll bring

- Admission to practice as a lawyer in Australia or New Zealand.
- 2-4 years' experience in a leading corporate M&A; practice.
- Excellent academic results and a passion for continuous learning.
- A desire and energy to contribute to a high performing team.
- A curiosity about our clients, legal issues and the commercial context for our work.
- Eagerness to build client relationships to support the growth and reputation of the practice.
- An ability to adapt to competing demands and work through technical challenges in a calm and collegiate manner.
- A genuine interest in mentoring to support the development of junior lawyers in the team.
- An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us





We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a solid emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control. For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Team Corporate Working Pattern Full time Location Sydney Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion

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📌 Solicitor, Private Equity (Sydney)
🏢 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Australian Partnership
📍 Sydney