Lawyer, Corporate Advisory

Gilbert + Tobin; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Additional annual leave

Gym membership

End-of-trip facilities

Retail discounts

Job summary

Gilbert + Tobin in Perth seeks a senior corporate lawyer to join the Corporate Advisory Group. You will handle high-profile M&A, capital markets transactions, schemes of arrangement and takeovers, with exposure to ASX listings and equity raisings.

Three years PQE+ in listed takeovers or corporate transactions is expected, with excellent drafting and mentoring abilities. The role offers a dynamic, merit-based culture and top-tier remuneration.

Qualifications

• Three years PQE+ in listed takeovers, schemes of arrangement, or private/public M&A.
• Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules.
• Exceptional drafting and analytical skills.
• Proven mentoring and matter-management ability.

Responsibilities

• Work on mergers, acquisitions and disposals, due diligence and related matters.
• Involve IPOs, placements, rights issues and capital raisings.
• Assist with corporate governance and continuous disclosure obligations.

Skills

PQE 3+ years

M&A experience

Corporate governance

Analytical drafting

Mentoring

Job description

Gilbert + Tobin is built on enduring values of excellence, trust, respect, integrity and good corporate citizenship. We are a leading firm with over 500 lawyers, trusted by our clients to navigate today’s increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-built for our clients’ most complex work - across transactions, disputes and regulation. Our partners are leaders in their fields, delivering the highest quality of legal advice and providing an exceptional edge for our clients. They also provide our lawyers the opportunity to work with and learn from them. We are innovators in the use of technology, redefining value and service in the legal industry.

Our open, merit-based culture attracts and inspires the best legal talent. Founded in 1988, G+T’s journey has been one of relentless ambition and rapid progress, achieving extraordinary success in just over three decades.

We remain as determined as ever to be the best it’s possible to be.

Our Corporate Advisory Group

Gilbert + Tobin’s Corporate Advisory Group advises clients on equity capital markets transactions, private and regulated mergers and acquisitions, reconstructions and capital management.

Our Corporate Advisory Group’s recent transactions include advising:

• NYSE and ASX-listed MAC Copper Limited as lead global counsel on its $1.6 billion acquisition by NYSE and JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited by way of an all-cash scheme of arrangement.
• Ramelius Resources Limited on its proposed sale of the Edna May Gold Hub, including its processing infrastructure and regional satellite tenements, to Forrestania Resources Limited for total consideration of $300 million, comprising upfront cash and Forrestania shares
• GenusPlus Group Ltd on its agreement to acquire Brisbane-based MPC Kinetic Holdings Pty Ltd for up to $400 million and associated $200 million equity capital raising.
• Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd on its entry into a Scheme Implementation Deed with Advanced Innergy Holdings for its proposed acquisition of Matrix by way of a scheme of arrangement.
• DPM Metals Inc. on Australian law aspects of the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Adriatic Metals Plc by way of a UK scheme of arrangement.
• Genesis Minerals Limited on its $250 million purchase of the Laverton Gold Project from Focus Minerals Limited.

You will be joining a team of highly motivated and ambitious individuals, including partners

As a valued member of the Corporate Advisory Group you will work on various matters relating to:

• Mergers, acquisitions and disposals, and related due diligence,
• IPOs, placements, and rights issues; and
• Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rule compliance issues, including continuous disclosure and corporate governance.

About you

As our successful candidate you will demonstrate a desire, and the capacity, to work on high profile and technically challenging transactions. You should be an ambitious high performer, looking to work in an environment where your performance will be duly recognised and rewarded accordingly. In addition, you will have:

• Three years PQE+
• Broad experience in listed takeover bids, schemes of arrangement, private and public M&A and capital raising
• Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act and Listing Rules
• Exceptional analytical and drafting skills
• Strong mentoring and matter management skills

What we offer

Gilbert + Tobin offers a friendly, flexible and professional working environment. In addition to top of market remuneration, we provide our people with benefits such as up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, additional annual leave, subsidised gym membership, end-of-trip facilities, exclusive retail discounts, social events and much more. You can view our full list of benefits here:gtlaw.com.au/careers/benefits .

Our offices are based in beautiful sunlit open spaces with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities.

We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

Additional Information

We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.