Private Equity & VC Solicitor - Leading M&A Deals

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer invites a solicitor to join Australia’s premier Band 1 Corporate M&A practice, within the Private Equity & Venture Capital team in Sydney. You will work on high-profile private capital transactions and collaborate with our global offices, partners, and national practice teams.

You will support deal lifecycle activities from drafting and negotiating contracts through due diligence to completion while nurturing client relationships and contributing to business

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand.
• 2–4 years’ experience in a leading corporate M&A practice.
• Excellent academic results and a passion for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist on domestic and international corporate transactions including private and public M&A with a focus on private equity; support VC and growth capital deals.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, perform due diligence, and manage deal execution.
• Help cultivate client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Client relationships

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer invites a solicitor to join Australia’s premier Band 1 Corporate M&A practice, within the Private Equity & Venture Capital team in Sydney. You will work on high-profile private capital transactions and collaborate with our global offices, partners, and national practice teams.

You will support deal lifecycle activities from drafting and negotiating contracts through due diligence to completion while nurturing client relationships and contributing to business