Associate | Corporate

Mizzen Search; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizzen Search represents a leading law firm with a strong national footprint and global connectivity. The firm handles significant transactions, disputes, and regulatory challenges for top-tier corporate clients in a collegiate, down-to-earth culture.

The vacancy is for a Corporate Associate in Canberra, working with Partners on acquisitions, divestments, and foreign investment across technology, infrastructure, health, and agribusiness.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years PQE in Corporate and Commercial practice.
• Procurement processes or regulatory/advisory experience with government agencies is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents.
• Conduct due diligence.
• Coordinate specialist teams on complex matters.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Client advisory

Education

Law degree (JD/LLB)

Job description

We are representing a leading law firm recognized for a strong national footprint and global connectivity. With a reputation for navigating the most significant transactions, disputes, and regulatory challenges, the firm is trusted by top-tier corporate and institutional clients. They pride themselves on a collegiate and down-to-earth culture, where high performance is balanced with a genuine commitment to building authentic, long-term relationships.

The Opportunity

There’s a vacancy for a Corporate Associate to join a high-impact team and leading Partners in Canberra. The Corporate practice specializes in acquisitions, divestments, and foreign investment, with a particular focus on high-stakes projects in sectors such as technology, infrastructure, health, and agribusiness.

In this position, you will be hands-on from the outset, acting as a key advisor for multinational corporations and local enterprises. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, conducting due diligence, and coordinating specialist teams on complex, multifaceted matters. You will play an active role in delivering practical, strategic advice, bridging the gap between industry and regulatory environments.

You

We are seeking a technically strong and commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a collaborative environment. The role would suit someone with between 2-4 years PQE derived from a mid or top-tier Corporate and Commercial practice. Previous experience navigating complex procurement processes or engaging with government agencies in a regulatory or advisory capacity will be highly regarded.