Corporate M and A Lawyer or Associate

Law Staff; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Parental leave 26 wks

Study assistance

Purchased annual leave

Salary continuance insurance

Flexible working

Mentoring and career development

Social calendar and corporate perks

Pro bono initiatives

Job summary

Law Staff in Brisbane is seeking a Corporate M&A Lawyer or Associate to join the national commercial practice. You will work on sophisticated private M&A, joint ventures, and capital raisings, alongside experienced Partners and senior practitioners from day one.

With 2–4 years’ PAE, you’ll gain exposure across a broad range of corporate matters and transactions, enjoying a generous bonus structure, 26 weeks’ parental leave, study assistance, and flexible working arrangements within a

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ PAE with corporate experience.
• Experience across private M&A, joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals.
• Sound understanding of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules and compliance.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and keen to develop practice.

Responsibilities

• Work across a broad range of corporate matters including private M&A, JVs, and capital raisings.
• Assist with acquisitions and disposals from inception to completion.
• Contribute to corporate governance and compliance projects.
• Support due diligence and transaction management.
• Prepare and negotiate commercial agreements and energy/resources transactions.

Skills

Private M&A

Joint ventures

Acquisitions & disposals

Capital raisings

Governance & compliance

Due diligence

Commercial transactions

Drafting & negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or JD

Job description

Corporate M and A Lawyer or Associate to National Firm

Law Staff

Corporate and Commercial Law (Legal)

Full time

Contact 07 3221 1*** | *****@lawstaff.com.au

Acquisitions

Corporate Governance

Complex M and A, Capital Raisings and Corporate Transactions | 26 Weeks’ Paid Parental Leave | Excellent Bonus Structure

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Lawyer to join the Brisbane office of a highly regarded national commercial law firm.

With close to 500 professionals across Australia, the firm is known for sophisticated commercial work, a collaborative culture and strong investment in the development of its lawyers. You’ll work alongside experienced corporate Partners and senior practitioners while gaining exposure to high-quality transactions from day one.

The Role

You’ll work across a broad range of corporate matters, including:

• Private M and A
• Joint ventures
• Asset and company acquisitions and disposals
• Capital raisings for listed and unlisted companies
• Corporate governance and compliance
• Corporate and commercial transactions
• Due diligence and transaction management
• Commercial agreements
• Energy and Resources transactions

You’ll have genuine client exposure, assist with strategic commercial advice and be involved in transactions from inception through to completion, giving you the opportunity to continue building your technical skills and commercial judgement.

About You

We’re looking for a Corporate Lawyer with approximately 2 to 4 years’ PAE and experience across a range of corporate matters.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience in private M and A, joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals
• Exposure to capital raisings and corporate governance
• A sound understanding of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules and corporate compliance
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in developing your practice

Energy and Resources experience is advantageous but not essential

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary plus firm-wide and discretionary bonus schemes
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave
• Generous postgraduate study assistance
• Purchased annual leave options
• Salary continuance insurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong mentoring and career development
• Active social calendar and corporate discounts
• Pro bono opportunities and employee-led diversity initiatives

If you’re a Corporate Lawyer looking to work on sophisticated transactions while learning from highly regarded practitioners in a supportive national firm, this is an opportunity worth exploring.