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Join a world-leading global law firm and become part of a top-tier Corporate M&A; team in Sydney. This is an opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions, advising major corporate and private equity clients on some of the market's most significant deals.

The team has an outstanding reputation for its work across public and private M&A;, schemes of arrangement, takeovers and complex cross-border transactions. In 2025, the practice announced and completed more than 100 deals with a combined value exceeding A$49 billion, ranking first by deal value for announced Australian and New Zealand transactions according to LSEG.

The Opportunity The team is looking for a Solicitor or Senior Associate with strong Corporate M&A; experience to join its Sydney practice. You will work on sophisticated transactions, taking responsibility for drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, advising on legal and commercial risks, and managing matters from inception through to completion.

Working closely with leading Partners and experienced practitioners, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, build client relationships and contribute to a highly regarded practice with a strong international platform.

Key Responsibilities

- Advise on a broad range of public and private M&A; transactions, including schemes of arrangement, takeovers and cross-border deals.

- Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents and related legal agreements.

- Provide commercially focused advice on legal risks and transaction structures.

- Coordinate transaction workstreams with clients, other legal teams, international offices and external advisers.





- Develop client relationships, contribute to business development and support the mentoring of junior lawyers.

About You

- Admitted to practice in Australia, New Zealand or England.

- At least 4 years' experience in Corporate M&A;, gained within a reputable corporate legal practice.

- Strong technical legal, drafting and analytical skills, with a sound understanding of M&A; transactions.

- Commercially minded, with the ability to manage complex matters and competing deadlines both independently and collaboratively.

- A proactive and ambitious approach, with an interest in mentoring junior lawyers and embracing innovation, including emerging legal technologies.

What's on Offer

- The prospect to join a top-tier Corporate M&A; practice recognised for its market-leading work.

- Exposure to major domestic and international transactions and leading corporate and private equity clients.

- A genuine global platform.

- Structured learning, professional development and mentoring opportunities.

- A strong focus on wellbeing, supported by a range of benefits including a home office allowance.

If this sounds like you, please apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion with Chantel Forster on:

[email protected]

+61 497 651 226

Elwyn Forster respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, live, learn and play. We are also committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

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📌 Solicitor/Senior Associate (Sydney)
🏢 Elwyn Forster
📍 Sydney