Associate - Corporate & Commercial Law

Bartier Perry Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartier Perry Pty Ltd in Sydney's CBD is seeking an Associate with broad transactional and advisory experience to join the Corporate & Commercial team. You will work alongside six partners on matters spanning technology, privacy, IP, and corporate governance, with exposure to M&A and strategic investments.

You will collaborate closely with senior lawyers, progress files under guidance, and enjoy a flexible, supportive environment that values mentorship and career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-admission in commercial and corporate law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial, technology, privacy and IP.
• Experience with M&A transactions, shareholder and partnership arrangements, corporate governance and restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Commercial contracting across technology, privacy, IP, procurement and supply chain matters.
• Corporate restructuring, succession planning and strategic regulatory advice for growth-stage and established businesses.
• Mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and complex business transactions.
• Shareholder, partnership and governance advisory work for privately owned businesses.

Skills

Commercial & corporate law

Drafting & negotiation

M&A experience

Corporate governance

Shareholder & partnership arrangements

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Strong academic results

Job description

• Varied and interesting work, with exposure to diverse industries
• Direct mentorship from partners and senior lawyers within the team
• Down-to-earth and inclusive team culture

About the role

Our distinguished Corporate and Commercial team is seeking an Associate level lawyer with broad transactional and advisory experience to join them.

Having been recognised for the last 6 years running as a finalist for Commercial Team of the Year in the Lawyers Weekly, Australian Law Awards, this is a chance to work with an outstanding group of Corporate and Commercial lawyers in a collaborative and nurturing environment.

While this role is based in our Sydney CBD office, at Bartier Perry we all have the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely. Bartier Perry offers structured career progression for those who want it, within a warm, friendly and supportive environment.

About the team

Bartier Perry's Corporate & Commercial group is renowned for their robust expertise across all matters relating to corporate & commercial law.

Led by 6 highly-esteemed partners, the team undertakes a range of transactional and advisory work on behalf of public and private sector clients of varying sizes. They are trusted advisors to corporations and government agencies operating in diverse sectors, from manufacturing to transport, as well as education, government and technology.

As an Associate in the team, you will play a key role in matters, including:

• Commercial contracting across technology, privacy, intellectual property, procurement and supply chain matters.
• Corporate restructuring, succession planning and strategic regulatory advice for growth-stage and established businesses.
• Mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and complex business transactions.
• Shareholder, partnership and governance advisory work for privately owned businesses and professional services firms.

You will be involved in client liaison, and have general day to day responsibility of progressing files under appropriate senior supervision.

About you

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 4 years of post-admission experience in commercial and corporate law matters, including strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills across a range of commercial, technology, privacy and intellectual property matters, and preferably with some experience also in M&A transactions, shareholder and partnership arrangements, corporate governance and restructuring matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong academic results
• Strong legal technical skills
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage workflow
• An interest in learning about our clients and their business.