Corporate Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate

Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers; Legal; Presencial; CAD 66 851 - 95 502; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness facilities

Competitive salary

Parental leave policy

Social events

Purchased leave program

Resumo da oferta

A leading independent law firm is seeking a Corporate Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to join their Corporate Advisory group in Alberta. This role involves advising on high-value M&A transactions, providing corporate advice, and collaborating on governance solutions. The ideal candidate should have 2-8 years of experience, outstanding communication skills, and a dedication to client service. The firm offers a supportive and inclusive environment, competitive salary, and various employee benefits.

Qualificações

• 2-8 years of post-admission experience in Corporate/M&A law.
• Dedication to excellence in service delivery.
• Strong desire for client relationship growth.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on high-value M&A transactions.
• Provide corporate and commercial legal advice.
• Collaborate with clients on corporate governance.

Conhecimentos

Outstanding technical skills

Excellent verbal communication

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Ability to work autonomously

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Corporate Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate

Corporate Lawyer, Associate or SeniorAssociate

The Role:

Cooper Grace Ward is looking for a Corporate/M&A lawyer, associate or senior associate (2-8 PAE) to join our leading Corporate Advisory workgroup. You will have the opportunity to work alongside market-leading partners Charles Sweeney, Andrew Corkhill and Phil Vickery on high-value M&A transactions and projects across Queensland’s vibrant market.

Our Corporate Advisory group is one of the largest and most successful in the Queensland market, acting for a wide range of premium clients.

The variety of work you will do includes:

• Advising on high-value M&A transactions and projects
• Providing general corporate and commercial advice
• Collaborating with clients to provide solutions and strategic advice on corporate governance
• Advising on merger and acquisition and divestment transactions, including conducting due diligence investigations and drafting key transaction agreements
• Advising on and drafting commercial contracts
• Advising on joint ventures, including drafting shareholder and similar agreements.

Requirements:

• Outstanding technical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to consistently produce accurate, high quality work
• Dedication to excellence and the delivery of outstanding client service
• Desire to strengthen and build client relationships to continually contribute to the growth and success of the firm
• Ability to work autonomously and assist with providing guidance to junior team members.
• “5-star” Employer of Choice 2025 by HRD Australia and Australasian Lawyer and 2025 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for ‘Best Australian Law Firm, Best Professional Services Firm, Most Innovative Law & Related Services Firm, and Most Trusted Law & Related Services Firm ($30m - $100m revenue)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
• Wellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e. yoga and mindfulness)
• Competitive salary and parental leave policy
• Salary continuance program
• Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking and social events and much more!

About Cooper Grace Ward

Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal services to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing, and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.

Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe and inclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Ward hires a diverse workforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures, ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities.

If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, and you value mutual respect, curiosity and excellence like we do then we would like to talk with you.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.