Lawyer, Corporate Advisory (Public M&A)

Gilbert + Tobin; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced public M&A lawyer to join its Corporate Advisory team in Sydney. The role involves advising on landmark transactions such as multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions. Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years of corporate law experience, particularly in public M&A, with strong drafting and analytical skills. The firm offers competitive remuneration, a flexible work environment, and a range of benefits, including parental leave and subsidized memberships.

Benefits

26 weeks paid parental leave

Subsidised café and gym membership

Exclusive retail discounts

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' experience in corporate law, including significant exposure to public M&A.
• Ambition to work on challenging matters at the top of the market.
• Top-tier drafting, analytical and client advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value transactions including public M&A, equity capital markets, and joint ventures.

Skills

Corporate law experience

Public M&A exposure

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Client advisory skills

Team-first approach

Job description

About us

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.

About the role

Our Corporate Advisory team brings sharp legal insight and strategic thinking to the country’s most complex and high‑value transactions. We advise on public and private M&A, equity capital markets, joint ventures, and corporate governance. We’re now seeking an experienced public M&A lawyer to join our Sydney team. You’ll work on landmark transactions with leading partners including:

• Sigma Healthcare on its proposed $35 billion reverse takeover and ASX listing of Chemist Warehouse.
• On the $39 billion acquisition of Afterpay by Square, Inc (now Block), the largest cross‑border fintech deal globally and the largest M&A deal in Australian history to date.
• Wesfarmers on its proposed $770 million sale of its Coregas business to Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation.
• Vocus on its proposed $5.25 billion acquisition of TPG’s enterprise, government and wholesale fixed business.
• Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking on its $2.1 billion acquisition of Link Group by scheme of arrangement.

What you bring

• 5–8 years' experience in corporate law, including significant exposure to public M&A.
• Ambition to work on challenging matters at the top of the market.
• Top‑tier drafting, analytical and client advisory skills.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a practical and commercial mindset.
• A team‑first approach and a commitment to delivering outstanding client outcome.

What we offer

• A supportive and flexible work environment.
• Top of market remuneration and a range of benefits including 26 weeks paid parental leave, additional annual leave, subsidised café and gym membership, end‑of‑trip facilities, exclusive retail discounts, social events and much more, which you can view here: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/careers/benefits
• Beautiful sunlit open‑plan offices with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafés and exercise facilities.

Additional Information

Please submit your interest via our careers website with a resume. We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.