Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

HarperLloyd Recruitment, partnering with Cooper Grace Ward, seeks a Corporate/M&A Lawyer (2+ PAE) to join its Brisbane Corporate Advisory team. You will work with leading Partners on high-value transactions and governance matters for premium clients.

This role offers direct exposure to market-leading partners, cross-border deal exposure within Queensland and nationally, and a collaborative, client-focused culture with strong development opportunities.

Qualificações

• 2+ years’ post-admission experience in Corporate, M&A or Commercial law.
• Experience working on corporate transactions and commercial advisory matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Proactive, collaborative and commercially focused approach.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on mergers and acquisitions, including acquisitions, divestments and due diligence.
• Handle corporate advisory and commercial matters.
• Provide governance advice and strategic business solutions.
• Advise on joint ventures and shareholder arrangements.
• Negotiate and draft commercial contracts.
• Prepare transaction documentation and support deal execution.

Conhecimentos

Corporate law

M&A

Commercial law

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Descrição da vaga

Join one of Queensland's leading independent commercial law firms and work on high-value corporate transactions alongside highly regarded Partners in a market-leading Corporate Advisory team.

Why this opportunity?

• Work on sophisticated M&A transactions, corporate advisory matters and strategic projects for a diverse portfolio of premium clients
• Gain direct exposure to market-leading Corporate Partners and develop your expertise across complex transactions, governance and commercial matters
• Join a highly regarded Brisbane practice known for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships and commitment to developing its people
• HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with Cooper Grace Ward to appoint a Corporate/M&A Lawyer (2+ PAE) into its successful Corporate Advisory team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded corporate lawyer looking to accelerate their career through exposure to quality transactions, close Partner collaboration and meaningful client involvement.

The role

Working closely with experienced Corporate Advisory Partners, you'll advise clients across matters including:

• Mergers and acquisitions, including acquisitions, divestments and due diligence
• Corporate advisory and commercial matters
• Corporate governance advice and strategic business solutions
• Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements
• Commercial contract negotiation and drafting
• Transaction documentation and deal execution

You'll work with a broad range of clients across Queensland and nationally, gaining exposure to complex corporate matters while taking increasing responsibility for managing transactions and client relationships.

About you

You’ll ideally have:

• 2+ years’ post-admission experience in Corporate, M&A or Commercial law
• Experience working on corporate transactions and commercial advisory matters
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• A proactive, collaborative and commercially focused approach

Candidates from leading boutique, mid-tier or national corporate teams are encouraged to apply.

What you can expect

• Work alongside highly regarded Corporate Partners on significant transactions
• Exposure to sophisticated clients and complex commercial matters
• Genuine responsibility and client interaction from an early stage
• A supportive, collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Strong professional development opportunities and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements and a range of employee wellbeing benefits
• A modern Brisbane office environment within a respected independent commercial law firm

If you're looking to join a firm where you'll work on quality corporate matters, develop alongside experienced Partners and build a long-term career in M&A and corporate advisory, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.