Corporate Associate — M&A, Contracts & Mentoring

Deutsch Miller Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from partners

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Deutsch Miller Pty in Sydney seeks an Associate to join our Corporate team, reporting to equity Partners. You will work directly with the partners and senior associates on a wide range of transactional and advisory matters.

The role offers mentoring from partners and senior lawyers, with exposure to mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and drafting of sale agreements and shareholders' agreements, all aimed at delivering high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in corporate and commercial law, including transactional matters within a reputable practice.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and practical problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients on corporate and commercial matters, incl. M&A, SPAs, fundraising, and corporate structuring.
• Draft, review and amend transaction documents such as sale agreements, SHAs, and commercial contracts.
• Undertake legal research and prepare written advice.
• Conduct due diligence, including document review and reporting.
• Manage matters to ensure timely delivery and client expectations.
• Communicate with clients, counterparties, firms and external advisers under supervision.
• Assist with matter management, including file organisation, timelines and billing.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, precedents and business development.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A experience

Drafting

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Deutsch Miller Pty in Sydney seeks an Associate to join our Corporate team, reporting to equity Partners. You will work directly with the partners and senior associates on a wide range of transactional and advisory matters.

The role offers mentoring from partners and senior lawyers, with exposure to mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and drafting of sale agreements and shareholders' agreements, all aimed at delivering high-quality client service.