Senior Associate - Corporate (M&A/Private Equity) - Sydney

Montgomery; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global firm

High profile transactions

Job summary

Montgomery is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate M&A and Private Equity team in Sydney. The role focuses on complex domestic and cross-border mergers, private equity investments and corporate transactions, working with leading sponsors and major clients.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years’ post-admission experience in a top-tier firm, strong drafting/negotiation skills and a solid grasp of regulatory considerations. Australia or New Zealand admission is required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years post-admission experience in top-tier corporate M&A/Private Equity
• Experience handling complex domestic and cross-border transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation and deal execution skills
• Solid understanding of corporate transaction structures and regulatory environment
• Admission to practise law in Australia or New Zealand

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments and corporate transactions
• Act for leading private equity sponsors, institutional investors and major corporate clients
• Assist with transaction structuring, due diligence and regulatory considerations across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage significant transactions and coordinate with clients, counterparties and international legal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with specialists across other practice areas on complex transactions

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Transaction management

Drafting & negotiation

Regulatory awareness

Education

Admitted to practice in Australia or NZ

Job description

Senior Associate - Corporate (M&A/Private Equity) - Sydney

Our client is a leading international law firm with an established reputation for advising on complex, high-profile corporate transactions across Australia and internationally.

The Team
The Corporate M&A and Private Equity team advises major domestic and international clients on sophisticated corporate transactions, with a strong focus on private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions and cross-border matters.
Lawyers within the team benefit from exposure to market-leading transactions, direct client engagement and opportunities to collaborate with specialists across an extensive international network.

The Role
An excellent opportunity exists for a Senior Associate (5–8 PQE) to join a highly regarded team in Sydney.
Working closely with experienced Corporate Partners and a collaborative international team, you will:

• Advise on complex domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments and corporate transactions.
• Act for leading private equity sponsors, institutional investors and major corporate clients.
• Assist with transaction structuring, due diligence and regulatory considerations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage significant transactions and coordinate with clients, counterparties and international legal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with specialists across other practice areas on complex transactions.

About you
Ideally, you will have 5–8 years' post-admission experience gained within a top-tier law firm, with a strong background in Corporate M&A and Private Equity.
Additionally, you will have:

• Strong experience in complex mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.
• A sound understanding of corporate transaction structures and the broader commercial and regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Admission to practise law in Australia or New Zealand.

Additional information

• 5-8 PQE
• Global firm
• High profile corporate transactions