Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Corporate & Commercial

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate to join their dynamic corporate & commercial team in Sydney. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse private M&A deals, particularly in the automotive sector, while also providing corporate advisory services. The firm values personal growth and supports career objectives, fostering a collaborative environment among skilled professionals. If you have a strong background in corporate law and are passionate about mentoring junior lawyers, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PAE in corporate and commercial law with a focus on M&A.
• Experience in property transactions and commercial leases.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients and mentor junior lawyers.
• Handle private M&A transactions and corporate advisory services.

Skills

Corporate Law

Commercial Law

M&A Transactions

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Postgraduate Legal Studies

Job description

Senior Associate - Corporate & Commercial

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Exciting opportunity to work for a large Australian law firm

• 5+ years PAE
• Generous leave policies

Our client is one of Australia's largest and rapidly growing law firms with a leading reputation. They prioritize personal growth and career objectives, connecting you with highly skilled and motivated professionals. Their Sydney office is now looking for a senior associate lawyer to join their corporate & commercial team.

About the role

We are actively seeking a senior associate with expertise in corporate & commercial law to join a well-regarded Sydney-based team.

This unique opportunity involves working on a diverse range of private M&A deals, with a strong focus on the automotive sector, alongside general commercial and corporate advisory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients and collaborate closely with partners
• Provide supervision, support, and mentoring to junior lawyers
• Handle private M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating business sale agreements, shareholder agreements, loan and security documents, and other transactional contracts
• Deliver corporate advisory services, including advice on corporate governance and directors’ duties, reviewing general commercial contracts, and providing guidance on franchise and agency agreements within the motor vehicle sector

About you

You will have 5+ years PAE in commercial and M&A work with strong attention to detail.

Additionally, you will have:

• Experience with property transactions and commercial lease experience
• The ability to balance legal and commercial considerations in negotiations and drafting
• Good interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clients and other parties
• The ability to lead and mentor junior lawyers

Contact

For further information, please contact Emma O'Reilly at [phone] or [e-mail].

We are committed to fostering an inclusive application process. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services