Senior Associate, Corporate M&A Lawyer

Montgomery; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory in Sydney seeks a senior associate to work on a range of corporate transactions across three partners. You will gain exposure to mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, joint ventures, equity capital markets, and governance issues.

The role offers development opportunities within a smaller, collegial team, with emphasis on high-quality client work and notable transactions in a leading national firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate law experience from a recognised practice.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a close-knit team.
• Strong drafting and research abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work on mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, joint ventures, equity capital markets, corporate governance, and compliance with the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules.
• Expose yourself to notable transactions in a smaller, more collegial environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Strong drafting and research

Meticulous attention to detail

Job description

We represent a major Australian commercial law firm that has strategically grown, particularly in recent years,to reflect their clients' demands.

As one of the top law firms in Australia, they have established deep relationships with an impressive list of clients in industries such as mining, energy and resources, food and agribusiness, real estate, technology, telecommunications, health and life sciences and government.

Corporate

The Corporate group at this premier law firm advise clients throughout Australia on a range of corporate legal services including mergers & acquisitions, takeovers, equity capital markets, private equity, corporate governance and joint ventures.

Position Description

The Sydney office of this firm is looking for a senior associate to work on a range of corporate transactions and advice across three highly regarded partners.

Your partners are widely regarded as leading corporate lawyers. They are known anecdotally as being friendly and accessible partners who provide lawyers with the necessary development opportunities required to become well-rounded and confident practitioners.

Given the structure of the corporate team, and this role, you will gain exposure to:

• mergers and acquisitions (both regulated and unregulated)
• corporate structuring
• joint ventures
• equity capital markets
• corporate governance
• compliance with the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules.

We represent a major Australian commercial law firm that has strategically grown, particularly in recent years,to reflect their clients' demands.

As one of the top law firms in Australia, they have established deep relationships with an impressive list of clients in industries such as mining, energy and resources, food and agribusiness, real estate, technology, telecommunications, health and life sciences and government.

Corporate

The Corporate group at this premier law firm advise clients throughout Australia on a range of corporate legal services including mergers & acquisitions, takeovers, equity capital markets, private equity, corporate governance and joint ventures.

Position Description

The Sydney office of this firm is looking for a senior associate to work on a range of corporate transactions and advice across three highly regarded partners.

Your partners are widely regarded as leading corporate lawyers. They are known anecdotally as being friendly and accessible partners who provide lawyers with the necessary development opportunities required to become well-rounded and confident practitioners.

Given the structure of the corporate team, and this role, you will gain exposure to:

• mergers and acquisitions (both regulated and unregulated)
• corporate structuring
• joint ventures
• private equity
• equity capital markets
• corporate governance
• compliance with the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules.

It is a truly a great opportunity for someone wanting to work on notable transactions in a smaller, more collegial work environment.

Requirements

You will be a lawyer with5+ years'corporate law experience from a recognised practice.

Additionally, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a key member of the close-knit team
• Strong drafting and research abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Contact

For further information, please contact Andrew Reeson[phone] ***or*****@montgomeryadvisory.com.au.

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact *****@montgomeryadvisory.com.au.

Additional information

• 5+ years' PAE
• Blue chip client base
• Leading national law firm