Senior Associate & Associate Corporate M&A - Perth

Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bonus leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Diversity and Inclusion

Responsible business

Learning and development

Job summary

Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia’s leading independent law firm, is seeking Corporate Advisory lawyers for our Perth team. The role targets candidates with 2+ years PQE, trained at top-tier or mid-tier firms, with exposure to significant transactions and knowledge of M&A, corporate advisory, ECM and FIRB.

Ideal candidates show high attention to detail, strong drafting skills and the ability to work autonomously within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of PQE in corporate law with exposure to significant transactions.
• Knowledge of M&A, corporate advisory, ECM and/or FIRB.
• High attention to detail and strong drafting skills; able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Skills

PQE 2+ years

M&A exposure

Drafting skills

Autonomous & team

Job description

Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.

An exceptional opportunity for talented Corporate Advisory lawyers, with all Commonwealth jurisdictions considered.

Corrs’ corporate team is market leading, working with clients on significant strategic and highly complex corporate transactions in both the public and private sectors. We are known for providing strong commercial advice based on sound legal judgement and a deep understanding of the strategic imperatives and value drivers of our clients.

An exceptional opportunity is available in our Perth team:

• Experience: 2+ years PQE, trained at a top-tier or mid-tier firm and exposed to a range of transactions, including significant transactions. Candidates from all Commonwealth jurisdictions considered.
• Knowledge and exposure to M&A transactions, corporate advisory, equity capital markets and/or FIRB
• High attention to detail, strong drafting skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as a key member of a collegiate team
• Market leading salaries and career development opportunities

At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career.

About us:

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues.

Corrs’ culture is characterised by our values of excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a supportive and inclusive workplace, and we are focused on creating opportunities for our people and supporting a diverse workforce.

• Flexible working as standard – we have established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
• Bonus leave – we provide an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total)
• Parental leave – we offer 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months)
• Wellbeing program – we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.
• Diversity and Inclusion – we set meaningful goals and take action to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
• Responsible business approach – we have an active pro bono and community engagement program and we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
• Learning and development opportunities – including our Australian-first international study scholarship, a national training program and mentoring initiative.