About this Role
Location: Sydney
Work Type: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid / Flexible options)
Practice Area: Corporate / M&A / Equity Capital Markets
Are you a high-calibre Corporate lawyer looking to step up into a Chambers Band 1 practice? We are currently seeking an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to join one of Australia’s most prestigious Corporate teams.
This is a rare opportunity to work on the largest and most complex deals in Australian corporate history. You will join a collaborative, national team that consistently dominates the M&A league tables, providing innovative solutions for leading global companies and financial sponsors.
The scope of this role is exceptionally varied. You won't be pigeonholed; instead, you will gain exposure to a broad range of sectors including Mining, Infrastructure, Energy, Tech, and Financial Services. Your remit will include:
Public M&A: Takeovers and schemes of arrangement.
Private M&A: High-value business/share sales and acquisitions.
Equity Capital Markets: IPOs and capital raisings.
Corporate Governance: Advising boards on head office and regulatory matters.
Private Equity: Acting for major domestic and international sponsors.
To be successful in this high-performing environment, you will bring:
Proven Experience: Prior experience within a leading Corporate M&A or Capital Markets practice (Top Tier, International, or leading National firm).
Project Management: The ability to run smaller matters independently and lead significant workstreams on large-scale transactions.
Business Acumen: A willingness to engage in BD, from drafting pitch documents to industry networking and thought leadership.
Leadership Mentality: A desire to mentor junior lawyers and build strong internal and external professional networks.
This firm is renowned for its "Career Deal," offering a transparent and structured path to progression.
Global Reach: Benefit from a premier international alliance, offering world-class secondment opportunities in global financial hubs.
Market-Leading Pay: Highly competitive fixed remuneration plus a generous incentive plan rewarding both billable and non-billable contributions.
Flexibility: A genuine hybrid model (60% office-based) with further flexibility available to suit your life commitments.
Wellness & Perks: 26 weeks of paid parental leave (no minimum service), fully subsidised gym memberships, and access to in-house psychologists and coaches.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now.