Corporate M&A Lawyer / Associate

JM consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top of market remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A highly regarded Australian commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Lawyer to join in Sydney or Melbourne. The role focuses on private M&A, joint ventures, capital raises and governance, with direct client exposure and meaningful autonomy.

You will handle structuring, due diligence and drafting, working closely with partners and senior lawyers. The firm offers top of market remuneration, flexible arrangements and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–8 PQE in a reputable private practice environment.
• Strong foundation in corporate transactions and general commercial law.
• Confident in managing matters and drafting/negotiation with clients.

Responsibilities

• Work across a broad mix of corporate and commercial matters.
• Manage private M&A, joint ventures, capital raises, governance and advisory matters.
• Take ownership of matters, engage directly with clients, and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Drafting and negotiation skills

Job description

Sydney or Melbourne

Highly regarded Australian commercial law firm

High-quality corporate transactions, direct client exposure and genuine autonomy

The Opportunity

Opportunity for an experienced Corporate & Commercial Lawyer to join a highly regarded Australian commercial law firm in either Sydney or Melbourne.

The practice advises a diverse client base, including private businesses, listed companies, founders, investors and senior executives, on a broad range of corporate transactions and commercial matters.

The team works on sophisticated and often complex transactions, providing lawyers with the opportunity to take ownership of matters, develop strong client relationships and play an active role in the commercial and strategic aspects of each transaction.

The Role

You will work across a broad mix of corporate and commercial matters, including:

• Private M&A, business acquisitions and divestments
• Joint ventures and shareholder agreements
• Private capital investments and capital raisings
• Corporate structuring and restructures
• Corporate governance and advisory matters
• Commercial contracts and business arrangements

Depending on your level of experience, you will have the opportunity to manage transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through to drafting, negotiation and completion.

Working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, you will be encouraged to take responsibility for key aspects of matters, engage directly with clients and further develop your technical expertise and commercial judgement.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity for a corporate and commercial lawyer looking to build on their experience in a practice that offers both high-quality work and meaningful responsibility.

You will benefit from:

• Exposure to a diverse range of sophisticated corporate transactions and commercial advisory matters
• Direct access to partners and the opportunity to develop trusted client relationships
• Autonomy and ownership of matters, appropriate to your level of experience
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced lawyers across complementary practice areas
• Top of market remuneration, flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

About You

• You will have approximately 4-8 PQE, gained in a reputable private practice environment, with a strong foundation in corporate transactions and general commercial law.
• You will be confident managing matters, have strong drafting and negotiation skills, and enjoy working directly with clients.
• You will have sound commercial judgement, a collaborative approach and an interest in developing your practice within a highly regarded commercial law firm.