Solicitor | Private Equity & Venture Capital, Sydney

Montgomery; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery is seeking a Solicitor (2–4 PAE) to join its market-leading Private Equity & Venture Capital team in Sydney. You will work closely with Corporate Partners and a national team on complex M&A transactions.

You will act for private equity sponsors, venture capital funds and high-growth companies, overseeing due diligence, drafting and negotiating key documents, and coordinating transactions through to completion with direct client contact.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' post-admission experience in Corporate M&A.
• Experience with private equity, venture capital or growth equity investments.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and transaction management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and client relationship development.
• Admission to practise law in Australia or New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Act for private equity sponsors, venture capital funds, institutions and high-growth companies.
• Assist with venture capital and growth equity capital raisings — from early-stage investments through to pre-IPO transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate key transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, investment agreements and shareholder arrangements.
• Undertake and manage due diligence processes and coordinate transactions through to completion.
• Work directly with clients and other advisers throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Skills

2-4 years' post-admission experience

Corporate M&A experience

Excellent drafting

Analytical and transaction management

Education

Admitted to practise law in Australia or New Zealand

Job description

Montgomery is seeking a Solicitor (2–4 PAE) to join its market-leading Private Equity & Venture Capital team in Sydney. You will work closely with Corporate Partners and a national team on complex M&A transactions.

You will act for private equity sponsors, venture capital funds and high-growth companies, overseeing due diligence, drafting and negotiating key documents, and coordinating transactions through to completion with direct client contact.