Lawyer, Corporate Transactions
2 days ago
Join to apply for the Lawyer, Corporate Transactions (M&A), Melbourne role at Ashurst
OverviewAshurst's Corporate Transactions team handles some of Australia's most complex and high-profile matters, spanning:
- Public and private M&A, including takeovers and business/asset acquisitions and disposals
- Equity capital markets
- IPOs and ASX listing rule advice
- Restructuring and recapitalisations
- Joint ventures and corporate governance
Our practice advises on matters that make headlines, working with leading corporates, investors and financial institutions across industries.
The OpportunityAshurst's 2027 strategy involves significant investment in our Corporate Transactions teams across Australia. We are bolstering our teams with additional Lawyer positions to be based in Sydney or Melbourne. This role is ideal for someone looking to make a long-term commitment to their career in corporate law within a firm that will back their development and ambitions.
What We're Looking For- Proven M&A experience, ideally gained at a leading firm (5 years + PQE)
- Excellent technical and drafting skills
- A commercial mindset and ability to provide strategic advice
- Strong team orientation, with the drive to mentor and support junior colleagues
- Commitment to building long-term client relationships
This is an outstanding career-defining opportunity for a talented lawyer to join one of Australia's leading corporate practices, working on matters that shape industries and define careers.
Recent work- Soul Patts on its proposed A$14bn merger with Brickworks
- CC Capital Partners on its A$3.4bn proposal to acquire Insignia Financial
- Healthscope acting for the receivers on the sale of the Healthscope hospitals
- VGW on the proposed A$3.2bn scheme with LEO
- e2open on its proposed A$4bn acquisition by WiseTech (as Australian counsel)
- Harmony Gold on its proposed A$1.6bn scheme for MAC Copper
- ANZ on its A$4.9bn acquisition of Suncorp Bank
- High-profile, complex work: exposure to transactions that set the standard in the market
- Long-term growth: commitment to investing in people and developing lawyers into market-leading practitioners
- Supportive, collegiate culture: collaborative environment with excellence and support
- Global platform: opportunity to work across jurisdictions and sectors
- Competitive remuneration with flexibility to reward high performance
- Flexible working
- Complimentary gym memberships
- Corporate health plans
- Global professional development offering for all employees
- Industry-leading diversity and inclusion programmes
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a focus on First Nations pro bono work. We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools, and to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart is our global strength, drive to innovate and collaborate, and commitment to excellence.
Seniority level- Not Applicable
- Full-time
- Legal
- Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice
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