Corporate M&A Associate Lawyer

Law Staff; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 50% monthly

Work-from-home options

Mentoring & structured learning

Merit-based progression

Job summary

Law Staff in Brisbane is seeking a Corporate M&A Lawyer with 3–5 years’ PAE to join a growing corporate practice. You will work closely with experienced Corporate Partners on sophisticated transactions and gain exposure to private M&A, private equity, and listed company work.

The role offers direct access to Partners, a collaborative culture, and an attractive bonus structure. Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options, support your lifestyle as you advance your career

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ PAE in corporate M&A or related field.
• Experience in M&A, private equity or corporate advisory work.
• Strong technical corporate law skills and a commercially focused mindset.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work with Partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Private M&A and private equity transactions.
• Board and shareholder advisory.
• Public M&A.
• Capital raisings and capital markets transactions.
• Financing transactions.
• Corporate advisory matters.
• Other strategic and complex corporate transactions.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Private equity

Board advisory

Public M&A

Capital markets

Commercial mindset

Job description

Looking to take the next step in your corporate career without the traditional pressures of a larger firm?

Join a highly regarded Brisbane commercial law firm offering sophisticated corporate work, direct access to experienced Partners and a genuinely collaborative culture. With an attractive bonus structure and a focus on sustainable practice, this is an opportunity to build your technical skills and progress your career without compromising your lifestyle.

THE ROLE & THE WORK

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Corporate M&A Lawyer with 3 to 5 years’ PAE to join a growing corporate practice, working closely with multiple experienced Corporate Partners on a range of sophisticated transactions.

The team has a strong focus on private M&A and private equity, with opportunities to gain exposure to listed public company work and broaden your corporate experience.

Your work will include:

• Private M&A and private equity transactions
• Board and shareholder advisory
• Public M&A
• Capital raisings and capital markets transactions
• Financing transactions
• Corporate advisory matters
• Other strategic and complex corporate transactions

Looking to take the next step in your corporate career without the traditional pressures of a larger firm?

Join a highly regarded Brisbane commercial law firm offering sophisticated corporate work, direct access to experienced Partners and a genuinely collaborative culture. With an attractive bonus structure and a focus on sustainable practice, this is an opportunity to build your technical skills and progress your career without compromising your lifestyle.

THE ROLE & THE WORK

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Corporate M&A Lawyer with 3 to 5 years’ PAE to join a growing corporate practice, working closely with multiple experienced Corporate Partners on a range of sophisticated transactions.

The team has a strong focus on private M&A and private equity, with opportunities to gain exposure to listed public company work and broaden your corporate experience.

Your work will include:

• Private M&A and private equity transactions
• Board and shareholder advisory
• Public M&A
• Capital raisings and capital markets transactions
• Financing transactions
• Corporate advisory matters
• Other strategic and complex corporate transactions

Working across multiple Partners will expose you to different clients, transaction structures and approaches to practice, helping you develop a well-rounded and commercially focused skillset.

You’ll also have the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility for transactions, with guidance and mentoring from experienced practitioners invested in your development.

The firm has an established client base and strong referral network, so there is no expectation that you generate your own work.

WHAT SETS THIS OPPORTUNITY APART?

• Competitive salary and one of Brisbane’s most attractive bonus structures
• Monthly performance bonuses of up to 50%
• No daily billable hour targets
• High-quality corporate M&A and private equity work
• Direct exposure to multiple experienced Corporate Partners
• High sign-on bonuses available for the right candidates
• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options
• Fortnightly CLE sessions and structured learning programs
• Regular feedback and mentoring
• Clear, merit-based progression opportunities
• Sophisticated work without traditional top-tier hours
• Relaxed, down-to-earth and collaborative culture
• Modern Brisbane CBD offices with river views
• Regular social events and team activities

WHO WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM

We’re keen to speak with Corporate M&A Lawyers with 3 - 5 years’ PAE who have experience in M&A, private equity or broader corporate advisory work.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong technical corporate law skills
• A commercially minded and practical approach
• Confidence taking responsibility for your matters
• A genuine interest in developing your transactional experience
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with Partners and clients

You’ll be looking to build your career in a team that values technical excellence, professional development and sustainable working practices.

LET'S HAVE A CONFIDENTIAL CONVERSATION

For over three decades, Law Staff has been a trusted adviser to lawyers navigating their careers.

We provide confidential, pressure-free guidance so you can properly assess an opportunity before deciding whether it’s right for you. Your details will never be shared with a firm without your consent.

Apply directly through this advert or quote Ref: CO191026 and contact Craig Ashton-Sward at *****@lawstaff.com.au.

Need to talk after hours? Simply email to arrange a confidential conversation at a time that suits you, including evenings or weekends.

If this particular opportunity isn’t quite right, we’d still love to connect. Many of the roles we work on are never publicly advertised, spanning private practice and in-house legal opportunities.

Law Staff | Level 22, 300 Queen Street, Brisbane | (07) 3221 1*** Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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