Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Tiger & Bear Partners Legal Advisory Pty Ltd Tiger & Bear Legal Advisory is expanding in Melbourne. We've recently acquired a great Melbourne practice serving startups and growth businesses, and now we're adding capacity for the work we love most: complex M&A;, projects and other strategic transactions where the stakes are real. We are seeking an experienced corporate lawyer who:
enjoys running deals end-to-end (not just turning documents),
brings sharp judgement and calm execution under pressure,
cares about legal excellence, diligence, honesty and integrity, and
wants to help lead a team that's commercial, collaborative and straight-talking.
Benefits
This is a chance to do genuinely meaningful work, with real client proximity (whether founders, corporates or the funds that support them) and the opportunity to help shape what we're building in Melbourne
Multiple Locations – We love working together in the flesh!
With offices in Melbourne and Sydney in prime locations.
Parental leave – We're committed to supporting growing families.
All parents receive 12 weeks of fully paid leave on top of the standard government program.
Extra leave – Enjoy 5 additional days off throughout the year to extend your weekends.
Work from anywhere – Take advantage of our 2 week remote work program.
Annual team offsite – Two all company-wide gatherings to connect, reflect, and plan for the future.
Bonus and Rights Program – All employees benefit in the upside of the business, we all win together.
Massages and Meditation – Provided at all our hubs.
Task & responsibilities
You will be led and taught by our principals and senior lawyers who have many years' experience at top-tier Australian and international firms,



and have also acted in senior in-house legal, strategy and operations roles at public and private companies. Your key activities will include:
Negotiating key transaction documents (share sale agreements and asset sale agreements etc) and coordinating due diligence on private M&A; transactions and capital raisings
Providing general corporate advice (including advice on the Corporations Act), corporate governance and strategy advice to a wide variety of clients (including listed companies)
Advising on shareholder issues and shareholder documents (i.e. shareholders' agreements, constitutions and corporate governance documents)
Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
Providing general commercial law advice
Assisting with business development activities
What you will learn
Technical skills: Improve precision and clarity in drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements and other legal documents.
Transactional experience: Gain experience in mergers & acquisitions, capital raising and other commercial transactions, as well as other legal matters including corporate structuring and governance.
Cross-disciplinary insight: Learn how legal advice supports strategic and investment outcomes in real-world business contexts.
Client interaction: Develop confidence engaging with clients and external stakeholders in a professional advisory setting.
Problem-solving under pressure: Build resilience and efficiency working in a rapid-paced, deal-driven environment.




Qualification & experience
Who should apply:
Bachelor's degree or post graduate qualification in law
2-5 years PQE in a top or mid-tier law firm
Significant M&A; and corporate legal experience
You will:
Be able to lead projects, create momentum and supervise more junior legal staff
Bring a detailed knowledge of the legal issues relevant to the practice of a corporate/transactional lawyer
Demonstrate sound technical legal knowledge, particularly in corporations and contract law, and an ability to identify and solve both legal and commercial issues
Have excellent attention to detail and communicate clearly and concisely in plain English
Be driven, curious, and ready to learn, especially about clients and their businesses
Have a strong interest in business and a willingness to step outside of your comfort zone
Be organised, with excellent attention to detail and time management
Thrive as part of a team, and have a friendly, adaptable attitude in line with our culture and values set out below
About Company
Tiger & Bear is a young but quickly growing multi-disciplinary advisory firm, launched by a nimble and close-knit team focused on delivering clients actionable advice and superior outcomes.
Tiger & Bear Partners is supporting a wide range of strategic activities for clients, including legal advice (particularly in the telecommunications, energy, payments and technology sectors), strategy development, M&A;, and other commercial projects. In this role, you will be given the ...
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