We are seeking an Associate with between 3-5 years’ PQE to join our Brisbane Corporate Advisory team.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking an Associate with between 3-5 years’ PQE to join our Brisbane Corporate Advisory team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with a particular focus on M&A; transactions, shareholder arrangements and strategic advisory work across a diverse range of industries and clients, including for technology businesses, founders and investors. You will work closely with clients to deliver practical, commercially focused advice in a fast-paced and evolving industry. The successful candidate will enjoy a high level of responsibility, direct client engagement and exposure to high-quality transactional work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Advising on mergers and acquisitions
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents and a range of commercial agreements, including service, supply and other operational agreements
- Preparing and advising on shareholder agreements and related governance documentation




- Assisting with capital raises, investments and corporate restructures
- Conducting due diligence and managing transaction workstreams
- Providing strategic legal advice to clients throughout the transaction lifecycle

Who We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience in a reputable corporate and commercial practice, ideally 3-5 PQE, or equivalent in-house experience. Candidates outside this range may also be considered
- Experience drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements and other corporate documents
- Strong technical drafting and transaction management skills
- An interest in, or exposure to, the technology sector
- A commercially minded approach with excellent client relationship skills

What We Offer We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee perks including:

- Flexible working;
- Dress for your day;
- Discounted health insurance;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
- Competitive referral bonus; and
- Other amazing perks!

Apply All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.

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📌 Corporate Advisory - Associate (Brisbane)
🏢 Mills Oakley
📍 Brisbane