ECM & Public M&A Senior Associate

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a Senior Lawyer/Senior Associate with Public M&A and Capital Markets experience to join our Corporate Transactions team in Sydney. The role focuses on leading complex matters and mentoring junior lawyers within a global platform.

We value a strong drafting ability, commercial mindset, and a commitment to developing client relationships across industries. Flexible work options and global opportunities are offered as part of a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Public M&A and capital markets experience is required.
• Excellent drafting and technical skills are expected.
• Commercial mindset with ability to provide strategic advice.
• Mentor junior colleagues and build long-term client relationships.
• Proven equity capital markets experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead transactions in Public M&A and capital markets.
• Draft and negotiate deal documents with precision.
• Mentor and guide junior lawyers on matters and career development.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships across matters.

Skills

Equity Capital Markets

Public M&A

Capital Markets

Drafting skills

Mentoring juniors

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Education

4 PQE+

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a Senior Lawyer/Senior Associate with Public M&A and Capital Markets experience to join our Corporate Transactions team in Sydney. The role focuses on leading complex matters and mentoring junior lawyers within a global platform.

We value a strong drafting ability, commercial mindset, and a commitment to developing client relationships across industries. Flexible work options and global opportunities are offered as part of a supportive culture.