About this Role
Associate – Corporate & Commercial
Sydney CBD | Flexible & Remote Working Available
Are you a talented Corporate & Commercial lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a high-performing, genuinely supportive team?
We are partnering with a highly regarded, award-recognised Corporate & Commercial practice seeking a 3–4 year PAE Associate to join their Sydney CBD team. This group has been recognised as a finalist for Commercial Team of the Year for three consecutive years, reflecting the strength of its expertise and collaborative culture.
Varied and engaging work across multiple industries
Direct mentorship from experienced senior lawyers
A down-to-earth, inclusive and high-performing culture
Flexible and remote working options
Clear pathways for progression and development
As an Associate, you will work closely with senior members of the team across a broad mix of transactional and advisory matters. You will have genuine client contact and increasing responsibility, with appropriate supervision and support.
Your work will include:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements
Advising on complex contracts, consumer law, licensing and procurement, IT and IP, privacy and cyber security, and PPSR interests
Assisting on mergers & acquisitions and funding arrangements
Advising on corporate governance matters, restructures, share splits and incorporations
Managing day-to-day carriage of matters and client liaison
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both transactional work and strategic advisory matters, and who wants exposure to a diverse client base including public and private sector organisations across industries such as manufacturing, transport, education and technology.
You will bring:
Approximately 3–4 years’ post-admission experience in corporate and commercial law
Experience drafting terms of trade, shareholder agreements, and sale and purchase of business documents
A strong interest in corporate advisory and restructuring
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong academic results and technical ability
The ability to manage workflow and prioritise effectively
A genuine interest in understanding clients and their commercial drivers
This firm is known for its respectful, inclusive and high-performing culture. Professional development is prioritised, with structured learning programs and real mentorship from senior lawyers.
Benefits include:
Flexible working policy to support work-life balance
Incentive bonus program
20 weeks’ paid parental leave
Ongoing learning and development initiatives
Reward and recognition programs
Social and team events
Health and wellbeing support initiatives
If you are looking to join a reputable, progressive firm where you will be trusted, supported and given room to grow, this is a standout opportunity worth exploring.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.