Corporate Advisory (Private Equity) - Senior Associate

Mills Oakley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across16

Job summary

Mills Oakley in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate (5-9 PQE) to join our Corporate Advisory team, focusing on private equity and M&A. You will work on complex, high-profile transactions and advise domestic and international clients, with end-to-end deal execution and a clear path for career progression.

We offer strong professional development, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative, fast-paced environment at one of Australia's leading law firms.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years’ PQE in corporate transactional practice

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deal execution from structuring and negotiation to completion and post-deal integration.
• Advise domestic and international clients on M&A and private equity transactions.
• Collaborate with partners to drive deal success and client satisfaction.

Job description

Corporate Advisory (Private Equity) - Senior Associate

Our Sydney Corporate Advisory team is growing, and we are now on the lookout for a Senior Associate (5-9 years’ PQE) to work alongside Grant Koch.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Our Sydney Corporate Advisory team is growing, and we are now on the lookout for a Senior Associate (5-9 years’ PQE) to work alongside leading Partner, Grant Koch. You will work on complex, high-profile transactions, providing advice to domestic and international clients predominantly in M&A and private equity.

You’ll play a key role in end-to-end deal execution, from structuring and negotiation to completion and post-deal integration. The work is fast-paced, intellectually stimulating, and commercially strategic, and is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking to deepen their expertise in private equity and M&A and progress to partner.

This role offers a clear pathway for career progression, with strong support for professional development, client exposure, and leadership opportunities. If you're looking to elevate your career in a firm that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation – this is the place to do it.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have between 5-9 years’ experience in a reputable corporate transactional practice, be driven and have a desire to be part of a market leading private equity team. We are seeking an individual who is keen to learn and build their career, working for high quality domestic and international clients on market leading transactions.

The role will provide the successful candidate with exceptional experience and training, not just in technical legal matters but also in client relations, whilst being part of a fun and dynamic team in one of the fastest growing law firms in the country. The successful candidate will be personable with good client skills, have a strong background in corporate transactional work, mergers and acquisitions, ideally with experience in complex equity arrangements. The candidate should demonstrate excellent legal expertise and a client-focused approach.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!