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

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate M&A/Private Equity practice in Sydney. You will advise on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, work with leading sponsors and institutional clients, and contribute to transaction structuring and regulatory considerations across jurisdictions.

The role requires 5–8 years PQE with a strong background in corporate M&A and private equity, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• 5–8 years post-admission experience in a top-tier law firm.
• Strong background in Corporate M&A and Private Equity.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Corporate M&A

Private Equity

Cross-border

Due Diligence

Transaction management

Education

AU/NZ admitted to practice

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.